Dead Battery
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My battery died without any warning. I was on my way to work and then suddenly all the lights and gauges in the dashboard started blinking and flashing. After maybe 3 seconds, the computer shut down the car. So, I jumped start my car and drove maybe a block and the computer shut down the car again. So, I kept on jumping start the car and made it home.
Once I got home, I took out the battery and took out the covers but there was no water in the battery in 3 of the 6 cells.
So, just how often do I need to check and fill the cells with water?
Once I got home, I took out the battery and took out the covers but there was no water in the battery in 3 of the 6 cells.
So, just how often do I need to check and fill the cells with water?
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Originally Posted by bz268
So, just how often do I need to check and fill the cells with water?
Go to the dealer for a replacement, if you're still under warranty.
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Burning Brakes
check ur alternator too. if your car can't stay on after being jumped. your alternator is not operating. the batter is only meant to start your car, once car has started, the alternator keeps it running.
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my battery needs to be checked soon, i failed to start 3 times in the last 5 months. Once stupidly cause of cold weather and radio on for 15 mins, 2 other times in warm regular weather for no reason.
spent 50 bucks on a jump starter batttery JIC
spent 50 bucks on a jump starter batttery JIC
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The mechanic said that the battery needed to be checked (and refilled the water as needed) every 2 years.
And he said that if the battery dropped below 9v, the computer would switch to safe mode and shut down the car.
He was probably BSing me.
Anyway...
One dealer wanted $120 for the battery
Another one wanted $90
Costco wanted $60 but out of stock
Sears wanted $80 and they have it.
So Diehard it was!
After I changed the battery, all the the VSA/Brake/ lights were still on. But as soon as I started driving for a while, those lights turned off.
So... I am good to go now.
P.S. The one from Costco looks *exactly* like the one from Acura. They are made by the same people?
I don't want to spend too much on my car now. I have 135k+ miles.
And he said that if the battery dropped below 9v, the computer would switch to safe mode and shut down the car.
He was probably BSing me.
Anyway...
One dealer wanted $120 for the battery
Another one wanted $90
Costco wanted $60 but out of stock
Sears wanted $80 and they have it.
So Diehard it was!
After I changed the battery, all the the VSA/Brake/ lights were still on. But as soon as I started driving for a while, those lights turned off.
So... I am good to go now.
P.S. The one from Costco looks *exactly* like the one from Acura. They are made by the same people?
I don't want to spend too much on my car now. I have 135k+ miles.
#7
Burning Brakes
i would have shelled out another 100 for the optima battery, your car can start faster.
its old that the car wont stay on if your battery is dead. if i were you, you should take your car to kragen / auto zone / pep boys for them to test your alternator
its old that the car wont stay on if your battery is dead. if i were you, you should take your car to kragen / auto zone / pep boys for them to test your alternator
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Originally Posted by xaznperswaesonx
i would have shelled out another 100 for the optima battery, your car can start faster.
its old that the car wont stay on if your battery is dead. if i were you, you should take your car to kragen / auto zone / pep boys for them to test your alternator
its old that the car wont stay on if your battery is dead. if i were you, you should take your car to kragen / auto zone / pep boys for them to test your alternator
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The battery is supposed to be maintenance free. However, you should inspect it every once in a while, look at the battery indicator. The indicator should have told you long ago that your battery needed servicing at which point you could have gone to the dealer to get it tested.
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My battery died without warning on my 60K 2004 TSX too, i was able to make it home without any problem after jumped start. Never check water level.
Pick up a 51R battery from Walmart for around $57 with two years free replacement. Because of this, i replaced my 2005 Mazad3 battery (made by Panasonic as well) from Costco for $53 (TSX one costs about the same) with three years free replacement. Walmart wants $73 for the Max with three years free replacement.
Costco has the best price with 3 years free replacement if you need one. I suggest you get one if you never check water. This is no point to spend more.
Pick up a 51R battery from Walmart for around $57 with two years free replacement. Because of this, i replaced my 2005 Mazad3 battery (made by Panasonic as well) from Costco for $53 (TSX one costs about the same) with three years free replacement. Walmart wants $73 for the Max with three years free replacement.
Costco has the best price with 3 years free replacement if you need one. I suggest you get one if you never check water. This is no point to spend more.
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There is no battery indicator on the battery. This is my 3rd battery already. I guess I have to do the old way to take out the cover and check the water inside.
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Originally Posted by bz268
There is no battery indicator on the battery. This is my 3rd battery already. I guess I have to do the old way to take out the cover and check the water inside.
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Originally Posted by bz268
There is no battery indicator on the battery. This is my 3rd battery already. I guess I have to do the old way to take out the cover and check the water inside.
What is the point of take out the battery yearly, carefully open, pour some water, put it back and pray it will not die on me in the middle of nowhere.
Just replace the battery every 3 to 4 years for around $55, peace of mind. After this incident, i am going to treat battery just like tire.
#16
Originally Posted by DiaBando
My 05 OEM batt indicator still shows 'blue'. which surprises me.
My dead OEM battery still shows blue before i replaced it. My car just won't start on a rest area after i have been driving one hour and stopped for restroom. It is better safe than sorry. Btw, the replacement has 520 CA vs 410 CA on OEM.
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Originally Posted by cheepung
My dead OEM battery still shows blue before i replaced it. My car just won't start on a rest area after i have been driving one hour and stopped for restroom. It is better safe than sorry. Btw, the replacement has 520 CA vs 410 CA on OEM.
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