oakley

Hello everyone,

The last couple of days starting my car, I notice that the needles don't sweep all the way, maybe 20% thru and the gauge illumination will sort of flicker before coming on fully. I suspect it's the car battery on the way out. I'm at about 66,000+ miles now.

Any input would be appreciated!

BradInPhx

Same problem here, just replaced the battery 2 days ago (06 is350). Autozone tested and said the battery was dead.

Best to change it now before you are stuck.

Steven79

wow im surprised that batteries only last ~60k miles now..

is that the norm these days?

danhtran

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yea i changed my a couple of month ago

BradInPhx

Mine only lasted 42k miles but then again AZ heat 115 degrees)

The guy at autozone used a laser thermometer and said my Battery was 150 degrees. The little shield around my battery was apparently responsible for the extra heat.

Keppie

I change the battery every 3 years regardless of mileage.

ecr527

My car was doing the same thing. Sometimes they wouldn't even sweep at all when I start the car. I also noticed that the car wasn't turning over like it used to. I replaced the battery (as it was almost 5 years old already anyway) and I haven't had that problem since.

jdaniels07

same here, had the battery replaced last month, a little over 3 years old with about 47k miles...

JD

Evitzee

Mileage has little to do with battery life. How the battery is used, how it is cycled, and heat will determine its useful life. 4 years is pretty average for a battery in normal usage, especially in hot areas like TX, AZ and FL. Some will go longer.

new.era.13

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i think my battery is going bad. because my car always has a hard time starting in the morning. or maybe it can be carbon build up?

Rash

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Yeah, my battery was bad, changed it last week. I used to hold the start button til it works properly.

Tremonti

If you're surprised that batteries go dead in 60k mine went out about a week ago with only 13,000 mi on my 08 is350.

Initial B

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just had to change mine - @ 48k miles...car wouldn't turn over unless I held the start button down. Lexus replaced it for free since I was still within 4 yr/50k mi

new.era.13

iTrader: (10)

since my battery is going bad. And im still in warranty. You think the dealer will warranty it?

brociouz

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Haha, when I first bought my 2IS the battery died right as the dealer was trying to start the car up. FAIL.

Highly doubt it.