Battery too tall?
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Battery too tall?
My 07 250's battery finally called it quits, which seems to me pretty normal, so I picked up a new battery today at Costco since I've heard it's pretty good bang-for-buck. Everything was going fine until I tried to put the clamp on it - seems the battery is just a bit too tall (probably about 4-5mm) for the spot and the clamp won't fit.
Like most other people, I am *not* using the plastic housing either. Anyone have any recommendations before I return it and get a different brand somewhere else?
EDIT: Well, I ended up just wiggling it into place. It's definitely far from a "perfect" fit but it should do for now.
Like most other people, I am *not* using the plastic housing either. Anyone have any recommendations before I return it and get a different brand somewhere else?
EDIT: Well, I ended up just wiggling it into place. It's definitely far from a "perfect" fit but it should do for now.
Last edited by diulei; 01-16-12 at 01:27 PM.
#5
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
but because the battery is just slightly taller than the original the harness ended up at an angle, whereas it used to be completely flat. Anyway, I ended up angling the screw (in the back) a little forcibly towards the front and then screwed the clamp/harness on while applying pressure. With the original OEM battery, it sits perfectly with a bit of extra room actually, no need for any strange maneuvering of the clamp/harness.
Originally Posted by carlos3366
what is the brand name and part number you bought??
#6
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I wish I read this thread earlier.
I also bought a Kirkland battery from Costco today and am having the same problem. It's no.6 according to the book at Costco.
I think it's very hard to make it fit, even without the plastic case.
I'll return it and buy another one from somewhere else.
I also bought a Kirkland battery from Costco today and am having the same problem. It's no.6 according to the book at Costco.
I think it's very hard to make it fit, even without the plastic case.
I'll return it and buy another one from somewhere else.
Trending Topics
#10
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
Does anyone know what size the Costco battery is? I've done some research, and I believe it's a size 34 or 35 which really aren't a good fit for any Lexus. A size 24 or 24F will fit better and is a little wider. My wife's ES would take a size 24 and My F and 24F (the positive post on mine is on the right and her's is on the left. I'll be replacing both this fall.
Lou
Lou
#11
Driver School Candidate
LOL yeah I got a battery from Costco like a month ago and it also wouldn't fit with the plastic cover on.
Ended up returning it right after i realized and ended up getting a new on from somewhere else I don't remember.
Ended up returning it right after i realized and ended up getting a new on from somewhere else I don't remember.
#15
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
Nope, Not in December, TODAY!!!!! My wife's battery failed yesterday and our cars were bought together so I replaced both batteries at the same time. I got Bosh Premium Power, They were rated pretty good in Consumer Reports. A Group 24 for me and a Group 24F for her.
Why Lexus chose batteries for the ES and the IS that are exactly the same size and capacity but have different polarity is beyond me
Lou
Why Lexus chose batteries for the ES and the IS that are exactly the same size and capacity but have different polarity is beyond me
Lou
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ggestions.html
The Group 24 size is the correct replacement for the IS. The battery Costco sells for the Lexus IS is NOT a Group 24 and therefore does not fit properly.
Lou