2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse starting

2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
110,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • TURBO • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TODDLEWIS
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When you start the car it drags and then it cranks sometimes worse than others
Nov 27, 2014 at 4:39 AM
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HOMER1967
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I would suggest that you have the battery and charging system tested,also battery terminals checked and cleaned if needed.it sounds like you have a failing battery.is it worse on colder days?
Nov 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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TODDLEWIS
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Yes when its colder it happen more
Nov 27, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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HOMER1967
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yeah, that's a pretty good indicator of a failing battery.
Nov 28, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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