1999 Mazda 323 Car won't start in cold weather

1999 MAZDA 323
127,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RENEINSA
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My car struggles to start in the cold weather. If it's not cold, but wet, it's not as bad.

It turns about 5 times until the battery eventually gives in. It starts with a jumpstart, no problem, and when I drive the car to work (2km from home) it's fine again for quite a long time. We've had the battery charged properly (it's only 13months old) and in summer it starts every day without hassle.

I need advice please as it's not really an option to buy a new car at the moment.
Thanks!
Apr 9, 2008 at 7:40 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If you can check the degree output of the ECT and the IAT they must be within 5-10 degrees of each other, this is measured before the first am start up...
Apr 9, 2008 at 7:59 PM
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