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Old 12-22-2007, 09:28 AM   #7 (permalink)
Difflock
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That is why the 1970's Lada car we had recommended.
( i ) First turn the engine over a few times with the starting handle as supplied.
( ii ) Then SWITCH ON THE HEADLIGHTS for a few minutes to draw some current off the very cold battery and hence WARM IT UP
( iii ) Then simply turn the key.
Talk about "counter intuitive"
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