battery... or batterys??
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battery... or batterys??
So i let my car sit for about 2-3 weeks.... wont start and its completely dead. I jump it with my jump box and the car fires right up but the battery protection comes on the dash and the a/c only works half way. I heard for some reason our cars have two battery's is this true? I currently have the battery that is in the trunk on a slow 2 amp charge. Anything else I should be worried about? I should prob just get a new battery...
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E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
2 batteries, the other one (AUX Battery backup for electric brakes SBC) is under hood passenger side, large cover with one black plastic nut holding it has a sticker that says battery in trunk. Take nut off and lift front part up this part has your cabin air filter in it, it will pop loose and you will see the AUX battery.
My advise is get a new battery (or 2) nothing is harder on the electrical system than a weak battery, low voltage kills. No battery, no brakes.
My advise is get a new battery (or 2) nothing is harder on the electrical system than a weak battery, low voltage kills. No battery, no brakes.
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1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
I heard that aux battery should last a long time.... my trunk battery died once already (at 19K miles).
Unless you want the ultra small battery, use roadside assitance to get it replaced. You'll only pay for the battery itself... not a labor (which you will have to if you do it at the stealership).
Unless you want the ultra small battery, use roadside assitance to get it replaced. You'll only pay for the battery itself... not a labor (which you will have to if you do it at the stealership).
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So i let my car sit for about 2-3 weeks.... wont start and its completely dead. I jump it with my jump box and the car fires right up but the battery protection comes on the dash and the a/c only works half way. I heard for some reason our cars have two battery's is this true? I currently have the battery that is in the trunk on a slow 2 amp charge. Anything else I should be worried about? I should prob just get a new battery...
I got a CTEK battery charger and I've been happy with it. It is installed in-line with the battery and I just plug the battery charger when I'm away.
http://www.hsgear.biz/ProductInfo~pr...4202-4203.html
I think MB sells them but at a markup. I got mine from Ebay.
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From: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)
2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
Long as you take her for a good drive, you should be fine on the small one. Worth a check though. Car goes dead, it's the only thing LITERALLY keeping you from certain death or massive injury.
