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Is it my Battery
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Sounds like it. Use a multimeter to check voltage. If it is under 12, the battery is toast. Or you can jump it and take it to autozone to have a charging test done.
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Unless the current battery is less than 3 or 4 years old, I would skip 'the jump it and get it tested' step, and buy a new batt.
It is easy <20min DIY. Show & tell threads are available via Search Tab if you need some install tips... As for the new batt, a nice slow low amp charge on a maintenance type charger, Battery Tender et al, is the way to go, before installation, imo, as the one you buy has been sitting, and/or given a hot charge, neither of which will bring the new batt up to full speed. GL, mD
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Ok, what type of battery should I get, Im selling it so no need to spend top dollar for great battery
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Well you can go to the dealer to have them replace it. Or you can get it from Batteriesplus.com. I found the original Battery supplier (Douglas) which is now Penn Battery (Deka) That is the OE battery. Look identical to OE, but black.
Battery from dealer will be about $300 or battery from Deka will be $180.
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From fading memory, the manual calls for an 80 amp hour batt. I can't recall the std CC rating...
My current replacement came from AZ or Batteries plus, I can't remember. Hit any AZ, Costco, et al, or any auto parts joint and I bet they have one that fits/works... And, since you are tossing your car you can probably skip the slow conditioning I rec'd and just have the joint replace it. It is not quite as easy as an under the hood batt replacement but with luck a mechanic at those joints will know how to do it.
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When I had the Audi, had them install the battery, the load floor no longer fit, kept smelling burning, and a huge rattle. I look back there, battery is the wrong size, too tall and didn't fit the floor or the compartment. It was way too small. But the dipsh*t thought it was still ok. Battery was at Pep Boys and Wipers at Advance Auto.
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Back in business. Replaced the battery with an Autocraft
AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 94R, 730 CCA Bought it online to get $25 off and picked up at local Advanced Auto. Total minus core charge of five bucks was $151. I would have bought an Optima if I was keeping the X but opted the cheaper route. Comes with a 3 year free replacement and seven year warranty. I plan on selling the car asap. |
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