won't turn over when cold

[rld863]

Chevy S10 won't turn over when it has sat over night and it's cold. No click no nothing. I have checked and cleaned battery terminals and cables are tight on all ends. once started it will turn over and start every time?

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by rld863

Chevy S10 won't turn over when it has sat over night and it's cold. No click no nothing. I have checked and cleaned battery terminals and cables are tight on all ends. once started it will turn over and start every time?

Welcome to the Forum. Please provide make Model and year when posting. Here is a little trick that you can try that is quick, free and easy. When the truck won't turn over, take a metal rod like a tire iron, and reach over the top of the front passenger tire and gently but firmly tap on the Solenoid that sits on the top of the starter. The Bendix/Solenoid on some of the older models will stick and a few taps will allow the spring inside to do its job. If this works, you will probably have to replace the Solenoid and/or the starter, or tap on it every time it won't start. I know this may sound stupid, but I did it to my 93 S-10 for 6 months.