Q: Car starts, electronics start after a minute or 2
My ram c/v has done this twice and I'm afraid it means something more significant is coming.
Both times it's been cold outside, I go out, start the car, realize there's no AC or radio. Turn signals don't work, or lights. After a minute or two everything comes on.
It's never had the battery changed but all the battery problem forums are related to no-starts.
This vehicle is basically a Grand caravan. Any idea how to solve this?
My car has 128000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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