Extreme cold weather car not starting

2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
106,500 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALLEE WHITEHILL
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It is extremely cold in Michigan today and I drove the vehicle this morning but now when I tried to start it I have power but it just chimes a high low pitch and doesn't try to turn over. What's going on?
Jan 30, 2019 at 3:02 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hi Allee Whitehill, my name is Alex, a lifelong U of M Wolverine fan, and I will be helping you today.
So when you turn the key does your vehicle try to crank at all, or is it absolutely nothing when you turn the key?
Jan 30, 2019 at 4:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the battery is weak. but to be sure here is a guide to confirm the issue with diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and if it fails:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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