wont start it usually only when i put gas in but every time it is cold it acts like trying but ends up killing battery, purge control would make sense but when its cold n wont start n nothing with fueling ????

Asked by Kim Feb 01, 2019 at 06:19 PM about the 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

typewriter sound not related runs n kills battery also   help please

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Purge control does make sense. You may need a new battery as well. Before you start it next time in cold weather touch your alternator if it hot and engine is cold your alternator is going bad and draining your battery

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thank you very much gives me confidence to investigate further on my own. till next question, thanks again

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