Will not start in the morning

2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
155,000 MILES • 4WD • MANUAL
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MIKEA56
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Although have excellent battery car will not start in mornings. Have to use 2000a jump starter. Once started it will start without charger all day long.
Oct 7, 2021 at 9:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start by having the battery load tested to be sure it is or has available power for it to run the starter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

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

Check the voltage of the battery in the morning. It should be 12.4 to 12.6 volts.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Roy
Oct 7, 2021 at 9:55 PM
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