Hard Start in cold

I've searched and have only seen this on warmed up trucks. Have 3500k on my 18 and when temps are 20 and below this thing chugs to turn over, lights dim bad, dash, radio, etc. Feels like battery is dying after four months. Have nothing drawing power off the battery, just stock setup. But starts up fine after warmed up. I'm gonna throw a meter on it later to see what my voltage is, check clamps etc. Any other ideas, trying to avoid dealer at this time.

 

^ what they said. My battery is 2 year old and has had many cold starts - no issues as of this morning at ~8F

 

I had a 2 year old 2013 Pre-Runner that I bought new. The battery went out exactly at 2 years.
Toyota puts cheap battery's in them. I would say it is your battery.

 

My OEM battery failed after 11 months. Total junk. Replaced it with quality battery from Advance Auto Parts and then applied for warranty under the plan. Got a check from Toyota for the total cost of the upgraded battery.

 

3500k? Holy shit well there’s your issue you have a shit ton of miles on a 3rd gen. I would imagine that engine is not gonna last much longer. And your on the stock battery too? Who says Toyota lost quality.

 

Pics or it didnt happen.

 

Lol... saw that too... thinking an oops moment

 

I figured he meant kilometers. We do have Canadians on here.

 

I thought it for a second too except that he said below 20, which if that was Celsius it would be 68 degrees. If he’s having hard starts only under 68 degrees then he has bigger issues.

 

Well damn, I just dont know what to think now.

 

Well now I’m confused...

 

If your battery is an issue, save future hassle and replace it with an AGM.

 

Lol it's 3500 miles. Never had a factory battery last more than two years, but have always lasted the first winter. And come out from work and it's dead. Awesome! Jumped it and at dealer now, but Wtf. Ps roadside assistance 2+ hours for jump is what they told me, walked and got a jump pack. Do it myself lol

 

So battery was at 50% when they tested it. Got a new one. They have really low CCA for a truck battery 575. New one has 84 month warranty though. Still weird, but good now

 

Back in 1995 I bought a new 1996 Ford Ranger. I eventually gave the truck to my Dad. The original Motorcraft battery lasted a crazy long time. I am fairly certain that I had squirted diluted EDTA into the battery cells. I have not looked, but I assume the stock Tacoma battery is the sealed type.

 

glad you got it figured out. if your taco was on the dealer lot for a while the battery was already on it's way out because they'll rarely walk around charging them.