Sorry to hear it but I'm not surprised. The battery in my Eagle Talon tsi lasted exactly 2 years. Back then I went right out and bought a Diehard. I was able to get to Sears just before it quit. Try Interstate...they are available,affordable and reliable.
OEM Battery Died After Two Years!
What a piece of crap! :x Tried to recharge it, it doesn't last.
Warranty says they'll only pay 50%, and replacement must be an OEM, which dealer wants $120 for.
So I put out $60 out of pocket for another crappy OEM battery that'll probably only last me another 2 years. Plus I'll have to put the the stock air box back, cause dealer says they have to do the install. They're a bunch of shmucks there anyway.
I'm gonna hit the local Napa. Last battery I got for my other car was $60, same as what the dealer wants for my half. At least it should have better reliability than the original one.
Anyone else have any battery issues?
Warranty says they'll only pay 50%, and replacement must be an OEM, which dealer wants $120 for.
So I put out $60 out of pocket for another crappy OEM battery that'll probably only last me another 2 years. Plus I'll have to put the the stock air box back, cause dealer says they have to do the install. They're a bunch of shmucks there anyway.
I'm gonna hit the local Napa. Last battery I got for my other car was $60, same as what the dealer wants for my half. At least it should have better reliability than the original one.
Anyone else have any battery issues?
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Not a shocker, my battery was replaced before I even drove the car off the lot, and then the replacement only lasted a year and a half.
i believe all manufactures offer a prorated warranty on their batteries...normal if you ask me
if you want to pocket that $60 and goto sears or autozone and get a much better battery...it comes with its own prorated warranty...probably better than OEM...i know my autozone gold battery has a 3 year free replacement...then after that its prorated
if you want to pocket that $60 and goto sears or autozone and get a much better battery...it comes with its own prorated warranty...probably better than OEM...i know my autozone gold battery has a 3 year free replacement...then after that its prorated
2-3 year lifespan is a little bit short for a typical battery but not that unusual. On my last car, the Motorcraft battery died at 4 years and I put an Optima red top in it. 6 years later it was still going strong. This time, I'm not going to wait and get stranded somewhere, I'm just gonna get another Optima for it's 2nd birthday. They're a very good investment.
Anyone running big stereos or frequently run your accessories with the engine off? All will cause strain on the battery.
I just got my Braile battery from TireRack... I'm pumped to put this sucker in. I wouldnt recommend it for the average guy, but I'm trying to save weight anywhere I can, especially in the front and anywhere up high (hmmm, battery seems like a likely candidate, eh?).
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detailA.jsp?ID=31
The whole battery is 15 pounds. Rock on.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detailA.jsp?ID=31
The whole battery is 15 pounds. Rock on.
Most good batteries have a 3 year full replacement warranty. Get a Sears DieHard Gold if you want the best.
What size battery does the MS3 use? Just go to Sears and buy a DH Gold in that same size.
The Braille is a POS. It won't work in cold temperatures so I wouldn't trust it for year round use. When Global Warming hits, you might get snow in California or Florida.
What size battery does the MS3 use? Just go to Sears and buy a DH Gold in that same size.
The Braille is a POS. It won't work in cold temperatures so I wouldn't trust it for year round use. When Global Warming hits, you might get snow in California or Florida.
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