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NC Kid | So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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I bought my red top optima in 2005. It has been replaced four times up until 2 days ago when it died again. We got another one under warranty which makes # 6. The cars battery died again today after driving five minutes and then turning the car off and then turning it back on. It was not running right(lights flicked radio cut off). All the batteries have been checked when we took them backa nd proven to be bad. Let me clarify this:
RED TOP OPTIMA BATTERIES ARE JUNK! We are going to get ANOTHER ONE tomorrow. It's either the battery or the alternator killing the battery. No it's not being drained either. Going to have alternator tested to but it's only 2 years old and it's AC delco. I believe it's the optimas. They used to be good but now they are bad! Thoughts??? |
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 13:26
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Notorious | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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I've always thought that Optimas were an over-priced piece of shit. But still, this many failures would make me think it's not the battery. Where are you getting these batteries and who's testing them and how?
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 13:33
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Matatk | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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I'd say that's excessive. I'd be looking at other potential issues such as alternator (voltage regulator) or battery drains.
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 13:54
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red_johnny | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Sounds like the battery is either draining or not getting a charge. Possible bad ground? Definately check the alturnator, that might be the bad part. I had a new one put in once and it drove fine for 2 days and all the sudden it went screwy, dash lights went nuts and it would not start. Battery was fine but the alt was trashed.
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 15:24
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Raidmagic | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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I've had a red top for 3 years now with no issues at all. I wouldn't think the battery is your problem.
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 15:47
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NC Kid | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Bought it from, get it tested at, and get it replaced all at Autozone. They use some electronic computer that they hook up to it.
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 17:03
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bogus | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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the something is frying the battery.
either you have a dead short in the charging system or the alternator is toast. pull the alternator and have it tested. |
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 17:53
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red_johnny | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 20:28
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NC Kid | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Ok. Lets say the alternator is shot now. What about all the other times. Just coicidence that they were bad batches?
The thing that is confusing me is this. The starts and runs. It's when you cut it offf and come back to restart it say a few minutes later. Does that sound like a alternator problem? So far, the car has NOT cut off during driving. Just flickering....the radio did shut off though. |
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Posted on: 2008/8/22 20:35
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Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome is one definition of insanity.
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red_johnny | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Posted on: 2008/8/23 0:44
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NC Kid | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Alternator is shot. AC Delco new. Ugh...no warranty. Cant get one until Monday from NAPA. Advanced can't get them period or so says the dumbass behind the counter who couldn't even type our phone # in right. GOOD JOB STUPID! Oh gee, is't it coincidental we bought THIS alternator FROM advanced 2 years ago. You just can't buy anything worth a darn these days. Even US parts are going downhill(Yes it was made in the USA!). Thanks for the help guys. Again, I was wrong blaming the battery. I appologize for putting down the Optima. I just didn't think the alternator could be bad but my mistake. Again, thanks everyone.
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Posted on: 2008/8/23 17:16
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red_johnny | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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One lesson I learned from forums is take advise with a grain of salt. Sometimes its helpful and you have to swallow the pride and listen and sometimes its crap and you got to toss that stank out the window.
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Posted on: 2008/8/23 22:01
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NC Kid | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Yup. It's hard to decipher the truth and BS. Most guys here are truthful and accurate. Oh well, off to Napas warehouse tomorrow to pick one up. It's rebuilt with a 3 year warranty. I hope it will last awhile....like atleast 2 years...
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Posted on: 2008/8/23 22:34
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red_johnny | Re: So I have gone thru 3 batteries in the past two days and 6 in the last 3 years | ||
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Sounds good and congrats on your 1000 post!
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Posted on: 2008/8/24 0:41
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