buy and store 12v battery - good or bad idea?
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Basically the 12v battery in the hs is old but working fine. I was tending to keep going until the vehicle gives me a sign to replace. That said these batteries have to be procured from a dealer not the nearby neighborhood store. So Im thnking whether i should buy one and store it. If i end up not needing it lets say for a couple more years, would the purchase be a waste?
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why do you need to buy it now? Is the dealership that far away? If so, a Toyota dealer might be able to get it for you quickly. They are ~$250, so not something I would want to waste if you don't need it or if it has a shelf life uncharged.
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When it is time for a new 12v battery, you want a fresh one that has only been on the shelf a few months at most. Not one that has been in storage for years and has lost much of its charge and wasted its warranty sitting on a shelf. Then you should ideally charge it up every few months to keep it healthy. Waste of time and money. Wait until yours dies.
I recently replaced mine after I killed it leaving lights on all night. It was the original.
I called 2 local Toyota dealers and the Lexus dealer to price shop. All had them in stock. The Lexus dealer was cheapest, which was a big surprise. They did not want the old battery as there is no core charge.
I recently replaced mine after I killed it leaving lights on all night. It was the original.
I called 2 local Toyota dealers and the Lexus dealer to price shop. All had them in stock. The Lexus dealer was cheapest, which was a big surprise. They did not want the old battery as there is no core charge.
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When it is time for a new 12v battery, you want a fresh one that has only been on the shelf a few months at most. Not one that has been in storage for years and has lost much of its charge and wasted its warranty sitting on a shelf. Then you should ideally charge it up every few months to keep it healthy. Waste of time and money. Wait until yours dies.
I recently replaced mine after I killed it leaving lights on all night. It was the original.
I called 2 local Toyota dealers and the Lexus dealer to price shop. All had them in stock. The Lexus dealer was cheapest, which was a big surprise. They did not want the old battery as there is no core charge.
I recently replaced mine after I killed it leaving lights on all night. It was the original.
I called 2 local Toyota dealers and the Lexus dealer to price shop. All had them in stock. The Lexus dealer was cheapest, which was a big surprise. They did not want the old battery as there is no core charge.
A basic question: Can I assume that this car will run fine (with a dead 12v battery) if jump-started?
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This battery is also used in the Avalon hybrid, so it is readily available.
Yes, I jump-started my HS, but I have a battery charger that also can start your car. I then drove it to the Lexus dealer and swapped batteries in the parking lot.
Take a 10mm wrench with you for the battery posts and an adjustable wrench in case there are other sizes. And a 12mm just in case. The battery is in the trunk, on the right side behind the back wall in the rear of the seat. That is why there is a vent on the rear passenger seat. You have to pull some of the trunk liner away, just grab and pull.
Yes, I jump-started my HS, but I have a battery charger that also can start your car. I then drove it to the Lexus dealer and swapped batteries in the parking lot.
Take a 10mm wrench with you for the battery posts and an adjustable wrench in case there are other sizes. And a 12mm just in case. The battery is in the trunk, on the right side behind the back wall in the rear of the seat. That is why there is a vent on the rear passenger seat. You have to pull some of the trunk liner away, just grab and pull.
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