My son has a 2000 Honda CR-V that won't crank when it gets below freezing. The battery has been replaced and tested as good with CCA for Wisconsin mild winter. As soon as it is in the twenties or below the CR-V when you turn the key everything lights up but no starter engages. When it is mid 30s or warmer it cranks and starts right up. Starter, alternator, belts, sparkplugs, etc. have all been changed. The car does have a remote start and even that won't engage when activated during 20s or below weather. Anyone ever see anything like this? I keep thinking it is the battery even though it is new and tested fine.

 

Check your cables to ground and to the starter and do a draw test on the starter. If the starter is getting worn, the cold battery may not be strong enough to supply excess current. Same goes for the cables. My gut us starter motor.

 

Hi, did you ever figure this out? I have a 2000 Honda CR-V with the exact same issue. The battery and starter were already replaced. It starts every time it's warmer than freezing or the sun is shining on it, even if below freezing. Started this afternoon when it was 35 F outside, and had been above freezing for a few hours. When it's in the 20's or below, it won't start, no clicks, no cranks. If it's been started and it's warm as a result, it starts over and over consistently. I was able to start it one time when it was very cold by running a space heater under the car near the fuel tank. After 10 minutes of running the heater, I tried it, and it instantly started, even though many attempts prior had no results. The gas tank was almost empty, and I thought maybe the fuel lines were frozen, so I filled it up with gas completely and put in Heet to remove any moisture, but the issue continues. It has the mechanics stumped.

UPDATE 12/17/22: The issue turned out to be the starter relay. Once that was replaced, it starts over and over in the cold, even on a morning around 5-10 degrees F.