What's up guys,

Thought I'd see what the experts think.

First of all: 2003 TL - 54,000 miles

Yesterday and this morning whenever I started my car it seemed like my car was struggling to start. It's been colder the last few nights so I thought it was just cold. Today when I was leaving work all I got was clicking. My wife jumped me(the car geeez)and it started right away. It's in the garage. My battery is original and I have done a few power related modifications like 6000K Fogs, Avic pop up navigation and 6000K lows to match my fogs all in the last year and a half. Battery, Alternator, ????? any suggestions before I take it in?

 

You can measure the output of your alternator, if you have a multimeter, or you can take it to local auto parts places they run free tests.

5 years and 54k miles is pretty good for an original battery, could be your battery isn't holding a charge like it should. I used to buy high CCA batteries just for the winter time.

Doubt its your alternator though.

 

I agree.

The battery would be my first guess, then the alternator.

 

Definitely the battery.

 

Battery. Due to the additional electrical drain on system I would consider going with an Optima Yellow. Do the Google thing to learn more about the Optima.

 

are u jus tryin to find an excuse to miss the meet next week......but iagree with the others..battery first and go from there...

 

Went to NTB for free test and battery was bad. Got a new, stronger battery with a warranty, hopefully this will be the end of my power problems.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

wordd

 

That's great. Thanks for posting an update.