Battery died
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Battery died
I think the batterry is dead...went to leave for work this morning at 3:30...turn key...nothing :banghead: kinda thought it was going...so I had the charger/starter ready....the lights and everything worked fine while driving so I am assuming its the battery not the alternator...guess I will be getting it checked on the way home :rolleyes:
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Re: Battery died (pewter99)
My battery took a dump Mon.,and I replaced it that night.This is the second battery in 2.5 years.If it wasn't that I was stranded in the boondocks,i would have purchased an Optima battery.The batteries in a Vette don't seem to last too long. My car lost a lot of power until I replaced the bgattery and my var is performing much better.Not my imagination either.Its true. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy
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Re: Battery died (ROD BROWN)
This is actually only my second one..first was replaced under warranty...damn thing shows "good" Green light etc.... :rolleyes:
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Battery died Nassau Blue 99
My battery died when stopping for lunch. Worked ok, then dead as a hammer. Typical failure. Difficult to jump start due to probably heavy internal drain on the battery. I suspect plates shorted. The real risk is blowing up the battery in this condition. I replaced my 1st bat with the same delco, next time Optima. I am watching mine closely, but they are like light bulbs,, One day on,, the next off. :nonod:
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Re: Battery died Nassau Blue 99 (jimcork1)
picked up the Optima..now to get out of here and install it :thumbs:
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Re: Battery died Nassau Blue 99 (jimcork1)
I am watching mine closely, but they are like light bulbs,, One day on,, the next off. :nonod:
My first one died at about 14 months - running great when I parked it at night - dead the next morning. :banghead:
They replaced it under warrenty, but I have a hunch the next one will be on me...that will be Optima time. :smash:
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Re: Battery died (pewter99)
I just returned an optima red top to AutoZone which was in my car for only 13 months. $125 for only 13 months SUCKS in my opinion. I got some money from the PRORATED warranty and only spent $30 for the new one but I dont think that is fair. They should replace it for free. The old one had a 7 year warranty and the new one now has 6 years since I had the old one for a year. I guess it is good it only cost $30 instead of $125 but I think they should last longer for that kind of money........
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Re: Battery died (Mel 2001)
Took the old battery back for refund of core charge and when I placed it on the counter noticed it had started leaking by the + terminal :eek:
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Re: Battery died (Miketheparrothead)
Proly from when you slammed the hood on your arm
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Re: Battery died (pewter99)
Took the old battery back for refund of core charge and when I placed it on the counter noticed it had started leaking by the + terminal :eek:
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Re: Battery died (dads01dream)
After 3.5 yrs, mine wouldn't even keep the hood light going for long. Replaced it with the Optima red top and everything is fine. But I'm almost glad the battery went out because when I pulled it for replacement, it had been leaking...not a lot but enough to be readily noticeable.
Oh yeah, the battery type is Optima Red 34/78.
And as mentioned above, I have a 3 year replacement warranty and 7 year pro-rated warranty.
[Modified by FunDriver, 8:25 PM 3/6/2004]
Oh yeah, the battery type is Optima Red 34/78.
And as mentioned above, I have a 3 year replacement warranty and 7 year pro-rated warranty.
[Modified by FunDriver, 8:25 PM 3/6/2004]
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Re: Battery died (FunDriver)
Hey Mr. Fundriver, did you check the battery cable and the convoluted plastic covering for corrosion ? Many times the corrosion can only be found when you remove the small inner fender well cover to fully view the P.C.M. from the wheel well. Believe me when I tell you that that is how I found my leaking problem. It sure is a small insurance that may save you a TON of trouble. Good Luck ! :cheers: :chevy
