Another Stock battery bites it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sun Diego CA
Another Stock battery bites it.
3.5 years old. Car is an 02.
Left me stranded at night after work.
Drove fine at lunch time, no indication of problems at all. Came out at night, and it wouldn't even unlock the door.
It measured 6 volts.
Nothing was left on, it just died.
Installed a new Diehard Gold and I'm off again.
Left me stranded at night after work.
Drove fine at lunch time, no indication of problems at all. Came out at night, and it wouldn't even unlock the door.
It measured 6 volts.
Nothing was left on, it just died.
Installed a new Diehard Gold and I'm off again.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
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Originally Posted by unstressed
Installed a new Diehard Gold and I'm off again.
I installed a new DH Gold about 4 mos. ago. They are good batteries w/ a better warranty than Optima...
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my stocker sat for two weeks and i tried to start it today and was completly dead,thought it would last longer than that before going completly dead so i charged it with a 10amp charge.
It started and now have the 1.5amp trickle on it but the charger is indicating 'trouble' wont take a full charge, it's stored in the garage for the winter and will install a new battery come springtime will resesrch the DH Gold amongst others
It started and now have the 1.5amp trickle on it but the charger is indicating 'trouble' wont take a full charge, it's stored in the garage for the winter and will install a new battery come springtime will resesrch the DH Gold amongst others
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
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Originally Posted by Yibbutkeen
I've got a pair of 10 year old red tops in my hummer - best batteries ever.
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I understand that the long term view on Optimas have been that they are the best around, but I also understand that there was a recent blip in their quality and overall performance. Not sure why. I have an Optima I but in a year and 1/2 ago and no problems.
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Originally Posted by Rob 99
my stocker sat for two weeks and i tried to start it today and was completly dead,thought it would last longer than that before going completly dead so i charged it with a 10amp charge.
It started and now have the 1.5amp trickle on it but the charger is indicating 'trouble' wont take a full charge, it's stored in the garage for the winter and will install a new battery come springtime will resesrch the DH Gold amongst others
It started and now have the 1.5amp trickle on it but the charger is indicating 'trouble' wont take a full charge, it's stored in the garage for the winter and will install a new battery come springtime will resesrch the DH Gold amongst others
There are also some wierd symptoms when a battery dies.I've had the instant and total failure and a "leaker". Luckily the laeker was in the Camaro and I caught it before it did any damage.
I did a poll a short while ago. As one member pointed out, it wasn't very scientific. It did, however, flag up the fact that there are a lot of problem AC Delco batteries out there.
Last edited by DeeGee; Nov 29, 2005 at 08:57 AM.
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Mine died the same way, worked great when I turned it off, then nothing when I went to use it the next morning.
I went to dealer, they wanted too much. My service advisor (who I do trust) told me I could get a better deal elsewhere. I went to Sears, they told me they would not replace the battery unless they tested it first. They wanted to charge me $25 to test a battery that I knew was bad! 
I then went to Advance Auto parts. They actually came outside and replaced the battery for me! This was three years ago and the battery is still working for the guy I sold my first C5 to.
I went to dealer, they wanted too much. My service advisor (who I do trust) told me I could get a better deal elsewhere. I went to Sears, they told me they would not replace the battery unless they tested it first. They wanted to charge me $25 to test a battery that I knew was bad!
I then went to Advance Auto parts. They actually came outside and replaced the battery for me! This was three years ago and the battery is still working for the guy I sold my first C5 to.
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Funny how batteries can just all of a sudden die on you. Hope the DieHard lasts for a long time.
Burning Brakes
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From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by Yibbutkeen
How long do the dh golds last? I've got a pair of 10 year old red tops in my hummer - best batteries ever.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Funny how batteries can just all of a sudden die on you. Hope the DieHard lasts for a long time.
No warning!
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
I understand that the long term view on Optimas have been that they are the best around, but I also understand that there was a recent blip in their quality and overall performance. Not sure why. I have an Optima I but in a year and 1/2 ago and no problems.
My horrible o.e. battery died, left me stranded, AND, was not even rechargeable (would not hold a charge). Replaced the P.O.S. culprit with a red top optima, and, have been pleasantly trouble free for over three years.
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Typical, typical. The ACDelco AGM batteries are known for sudden death. They'll work fine in the morning, but be completely dead at lunchtime. They became so unreliable, GM stopped using them after the '03 model year.
Now if you are going with a regular lead acid battery with side terminals, be very cautious about acid leaks. They've fried the wires and electronics directly under the battery of many vettes.
Now if you are going with a regular lead acid battery with side terminals, be very cautious about acid leaks. They've fried the wires and electronics directly under the battery of many vettes.
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
Originally Posted by vertlove
I take it you repalced stock battery with a 10 year old one ? Since Hummers haven't been around that long.
Check this:
http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/hummer/humhisty.htm
July 1992 - First civilian Hummer delivered
August 1992 - Volume production of civilian Hummer begins
October 1992 - National introduction of civilian Hummer
January 1995 - First gas-powered Hummer introduced at North American International Auto Show
Burning Brakes
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Funny how batteries can just all of a sudden die on you. Hope the DieHard lasts for a long time.
Got a boost, drove it home, wouldn't accept a charge at all. I'm guessing a high resistance or open circuit in the battery. like a bad cell strap or something.
Walmart and an Optima Red Top was the answer!
RonJ ...
