Grrr - dead battery with no obvious explanation
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Grrr - dead battery with no obvious explanation
Had an unhappy surprise yesterday - my TL's battery was dead. grrrr...
There is no obvious reason. I didn't leave any lights on; the only thing running was the alarm system. I had last driven the car 10 days earlier (I work from home so I seldom drive). The battery had sufficient power to run the electricals, but not to start the car. I don't get it![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I jumped it using my husband's car, gave it a good half-hour drive, and now it's fine. Weird...
There is no obvious reason. I didn't leave any lights on; the only thing running was the alarm system. I had last driven the car 10 days earlier (I work from home so I seldom drive). The battery had sufficient power to run the electricals, but not to start the car. I don't get it
![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I jumped it using my husband's car, gave it a good half-hour drive, and now it's fine. Weird...
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Burning Brakes
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what year is your car and are you still on a stock battery? and how many miles on your car... reason i ask is im at 55,000 and my battery goes dead very easily in my 04 TL like if i leave the electic on for more then 1-2 minutes no exageration and i think stock batteries start loosing life around 60,000 miles?
#4
Burning Brakes
2 years? Don't exaggerate. Mine is almost 5 years old and still good.
Does anyone know how much power the factory alarm system uses? Would it be a good idea to disable it if not driving for a long time? Is there a way to lock the car without enabling the alarm?
Does anyone know how much power the factory alarm system uses? Would it be a good idea to disable it if not driving for a long time? Is there a way to lock the car without enabling the alarm?
#5
I've had the TL for pretty-much-exactly two years (I just renewed my registration). Yup, stock battery. It's an '07 with maybe 7000 miles on it - like I said, I seldom drive, but around here you NEED a car, plus the TL is pretty sweet (although I miss my Vigor).
#7
I guess I'm in the market for a replacement battery, then. :-/ Any suggestions?
It'll be a cold day in Hell when I disable my alarm. My Vig was stolen. (And recovered, but I was carless for a month while the impound lot fought with my insurance adjuster.) I even lock my car when it's in the garage... my husband makes fun of me for that, but he's never had the experience of a beloved vehicle going *poof*.
In any case, a battery should still have sufficient charge to start the car after 10 days.
It'll be a cold day in Hell when I disable my alarm. My Vig was stolen. (And recovered, but I was carless for a month while the impound lot fought with my insurance adjuster.) I even lock my car when it's in the garage... my husband makes fun of me for that, but he's never had the experience of a beloved vehicle going *poof*.
In any case, a battery should still have sufficient charge to start the car after 10 days.
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Safety Car
^ lol i've had some what of an experience along the same lines...but my car was only towed
it was a mistake! i've never yelled at a stranger before, but BOY did I tell that lady who authorized it! lol
anyways, i haven't had much experience with batteries, but once mine oem went dead (was replaced under warranty the first time around), I bought myself an optima battery - yellow top. I've had it for 2 years now, and it starts up strong every time. cold starts are no longer an issue! but they do come with a hefty price tag...
i'm sure others will chime in
good luck!
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anyways, i haven't had much experience with batteries, but once mine oem went dead (was replaced under warranty the first time around), I bought myself an optima battery - yellow top. I've had it for 2 years now, and it starts up strong every time. cold starts are no longer an issue! but they do come with a hefty price tag...
i'm sure others will chime in
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#9
Suzuka Master
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Check with the dealer for a free replacement, also check the TSB:
http://www.in.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/SB/B08-057.pdf
#10
Man of God.....
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Lot's of good info already here. Just search for it....
OR = https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/best-battery-buy-691877/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...2#post10347502
or my favorite!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=spiritman
OR = https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/best-battery-buy-691877/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...2#post10347502
or my favorite!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=spiritman
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#11
From the 3G garage
Could be a warranty issue with your 07 TL. Check to see if this TSB could be causing your issue.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=Advance
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=Advance
#12
Sorry, wrong URL on clipboard
Missed 5 minute edit window. See the revised URL to get to TSB.
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Could be a warranty issue with your 07 TL. Check to see if this TSB could be causing your issue.
http://www.in.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/SB/B08-057.pdf
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Could be a warranty issue with your 07 TL. Check to see if this TSB could be causing your issue.
http://www.in.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/SB/B08-057.pdf
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