This happened to me last winter too. Whenever it's too cold out, my car won't start on it's own.

Sometimes I'll turn the key and I'll get a constant "click click click " noise. Or I'll turn the key and I get a couple of dim lights on my dashboard, with no clicking.

And sometimes, if I shake my car or the battery, and try again, it'll work.. O.o?

But sometimes shaking the car doesn't always solve the problem and I need to get it jumpstarted.

Autozone said the battery was fine and it's in good shape. Alternator seemed fine too. So idk exactly what to do here, should I just assume it's the alternator?

Thanks in advance for the help

I drive an ep3 btw

Oh, and the ground cable for the battery looks like it's in bad shape. Could this be the cause of the problem?

 

I would definitely start with the poor ground cable. The dim lights and click seem like a battery to me. But try this next time, if you turn your headlights on do they dim real bad while trying to crank over? If so it's a power issue, if not it's a starter. But sounds like battery.

 

Yes, you were right, I replaced the ground cable and it did nothing. Alternator tested fine too. I just went and bought a new battery and it started up right away.

Thanks for the help.

 

Yes, you were right, I replaced the ground cable and it did nothing. Alternator tested fine too. I just went and bought a new battery and it started up right away.

Thanks for the help.

 

Glad to help