Battery Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Battery Question
I need a battery for my 68 coupe and i seem to recall that some time ago Sears advertised a DieHard battery that had a built in "shut off" feature that disarmed the battery with a keyfob so that when you left the vehicle it was as though the battery was dead.
I couldn't find this battery on Sears' web site.
Does anyone know if they still sell this battery or if this item is no longer avaialble.
It seemed like a real good idea, alsmost like a built in burglar alarm or theft deterrent system.
Thank you,
I couldn't find this battery on Sears' web site.
Does anyone know if they still sell this battery or if this item is no longer avaialble.
It seemed like a real good idea, alsmost like a built in burglar alarm or theft deterrent system.
Thank you,
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
They don't make them anymore and recalled all the old ones. :eek: I still have mine, but I will trade it in soon. It was a good idea, but not perfect. A physical cutoff switch is better. Now a remote control shutoff switch is a great idea. I have seen an ad for such a device. :)
I was very disappointed when I heard Sears was recalling all of the security batteries. At first I thought the problem was simply that people were not using them properly and were complaining. However, I heard that there were instances when the battery would get a little low in power and then would shut itself off..... while you were driving! This was the "power saver" feature that is supposed to automatically shut the battery down if you have a drain condition, so you will have enuf power remaining to start the car. MJ
I was very disappointed when I heard Sears was recalling all of the security batteries. At first I thought the problem was simply that people were not using them properly and were complaining. However, I heard that there were instances when the battery would get a little low in power and then would shut itself off..... while you were driving! This was the "power saver" feature that is supposed to automatically shut the battery down if you have a drain condition, so you will have enuf power remaining to start the car. MJ
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
Re: Battery Question (vette_net)
Best battery is still the GM Delco almost perfect in every way.
I know a guy named George who would routinely repeat the mantra that keeping your car stock is best, GM engineers knew best, GM parts are best, and just expected you to accept it all on faith.... regardless of what actual experience proved.
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Re: Battery Question (ksbunting)
GM or not..car batteries have a shelf life. Its stamped in a code on the side of the battery. Anyone know how to read these date codes. Fresher is better no matter what kind it is.
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From: South Central Louisiana
St. Jude Contributor
Re: Battery Question (vette_net)
Best battery is still the GM Delco almost perfect in every way.
Last Delco I returned under warranty was replaced by a Delphi if I am not mistaken.
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St. Jude Contributor
Re: Battery Question (Jvette73)
GM or not..car batteries have a shelf life. Its stamped in a code on the side of the battery. Anyone know how to read these date codes. Fresher is better no matter what kind it is.
I personally like Eckler's "Genuine GM Parts". All I have recieved lately are honestly packaged as not American made(most Mexico) and I paid twice the going price. All that matters is that I can say I have *genuine* GM parts on my vettes no matter how stupid I am. :thumbs:
There is an underlying bit of sarcasm if you missed it.
And don't get me started on anything "Sears Automotive". If I broke down and the only choice was Sears I would have to burn the vette to the ground. Best bets is that Hagerty would consider it a "just cause". :lol:
Nothing but bad experiences if you couldn't tell.
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
Re: Battery Question (Jvette73)
Anyone know how to read these date codes. Fresher is better no matter what kind it is.
A = Jan
B = Feb
C = Mar
Etc.....
01 = 2001
02 = 2002
03 = 2003
Etc.....
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: Battery Question (SharkAttack)
The past several batteries I got from Battery Warehouse. They always have fresh batteries with very low shelf life. So low that when I went back with a problem, they recognized it was thier battery, noted the date code, pro-rated the warantee and gave me a discount on the new one without a reciept.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Re: Battery Question (ksbunting)
Does anyone have experience with the correct old style tar top batteries that are sold by some of the aftermarket/reproduction dealers?
I am referring to the ones that look like the original Delco battery that came with the car as original equipment and had the caps with the rubber "overflow" hoses.
Thank you,
Kurt
I am referring to the ones that look like the original Delco battery that came with the car as original equipment and had the caps with the rubber "overflow" hoses.
Thank you,
Kurt
Burning Brakes
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From: New Wilmington PA
Re: Battery Question (ksbunting)
I don't have personal experience with them but many of the resto guys around here use batteries from New Castle battery. They are a licenced reproduction manufacturer. http://www.turbostart.com/specialt.htm They have true originals and are even working on batteries that look 100% like originals but are sealed/maintenance free like modern batteries. I live nearby, if you'd like me to drop by and see if they have any brochures or stuff let me know.
