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2013 Dead Battery after 3 wks parked

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Old 02-20-18, 03:42 PM
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There was a TSB for a parasitic battery drain from the network gateway ECU for some of the 2013 models. See if that's an issue otherwise, even if you get a replacement battery, that slow drain will kill your new battery also.
Old 02-20-18, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rjm
I'm curious why you would choose the Bosch when you could get the top-rated OEM Interstate with an 84 warranty and a complete electrical checkup for about the same price? Not criticizing your choice, just wonder why you would go with the Bosch over the OEM battery.
I may have gone to Lexus, but the car with the dead battery was at home, so I would have had to get the car there - not impossible, but more hassle. The Bosch AGM was at Pep Boys which was just around the corner, and all I had to do was bring it home and install it.

Two factors in favor of the Bosch over the Lexus,
1.) longer free replacement (no pro rating) of 4 yrs vs 2 yrs, and
2.) lower price ($112, after a $30 rebate).
Also, it seems that AGM is superior to traditional lead/acid design.

FYI: Install was pretty straightforward, except for opening the cable "brackets" on the inboard side of the battery "case" (insulator?), it's incredibly tight under there.
Old 02-22-18, 08:48 AM
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Glad you were able to resolve your problem.
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