HFL Drain
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HFL Drain
Hi all,
I have read a number of the posts on this, but have a specific question as I am not sure this is my issue or how to correctly diagnose the issue.
I am on my second Acura battery that died today at 3.5 years old (same as the first, thought that one did not ever completely die).
Although the car is 7 years old, I have only started using bluetooth in the past few weeks when I picked up an iphone.
Would the BT be draining the battery if this was the issue all the time or only once a phone is paired? Is there anyway to test to see if it's the HFL? I don't have any tech to test amps or draw.
The car was cranking extra long, but starting for a day or so, but now is completely dead. Sounds like the Optima Red Top is the best battery to replace it with.
Would Acura still have to replace a faulty HFL out of warranty if they never did so under the original TSB?
Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I have read a number of the posts on this, but have a specific question as I am not sure this is my issue or how to correctly diagnose the issue.
I am on my second Acura battery that died today at 3.5 years old (same as the first, thought that one did not ever completely die).
Although the car is 7 years old, I have only started using bluetooth in the past few weeks when I picked up an iphone.
Would the BT be draining the battery if this was the issue all the time or only once a phone is paired? Is there anyway to test to see if it's the HFL? I don't have any tech to test amps or draw.
The car was cranking extra long, but starting for a day or so, but now is completely dead. Sounds like the Optima Red Top is the best battery to replace it with.
Would Acura still have to replace a faulty HFL out of warranty if they never did so under the original TSB?
Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
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The Acura battery reputedly doesn't last very long, and 3.5 years is not bad.
Switch to a new battery first-- Interstate, Red Top, Kirkland: they're all fine-- and see if you have any issues. If your new battery lasts longer than a year, the HFL is working fine and not locking open.![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
Acura doesn't have to replace the HFL out of warranty since it was under a TSB and not a recall.
Switch to a new battery first-- Interstate, Red Top, Kirkland: they're all fine-- and see if you have any issues. If your new battery lasts longer than a year, the HFL is working fine and not locking open.
![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
Acura doesn't have to replace the HFL out of warranty since it was under a TSB and not a recall.
Last edited by Will Y.; 07-10-2011 at 06:15 PM.
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