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Whats up I have an 08 LS and my dash gave me a low battery indication I was wondering how much is the car battery? Or if I can go to Auto zone and get one cheaper ? Most likely I will go to the dealer to get it , Thank you
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Bear in mind that a battery light doesn't necessarily mean you need a new battery, it indicates a problem with the charging system.
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yeah but the charging system is different indication and might trigger a red light instead of a courtesy light which I think was received. when I my factory batteries go I shoot for an optima.
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I received a courtesy light so I would assume its time to change the battery because my car is going in 4 yrs old, most would last five. I paid $105 from the dealer!
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yeah that's is what I saying a charging system light would something critical and problem trigger a red light. but 105 from the dealer is the way to go, here is to another four years, quick question when you changed your battery did you lose anything???? or what did you lose as far as presets and etc.
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yeah that's is what I saying a charging system light would something critical and problem trigger a red light. but 105 from the dealer is the way to go, here is to another four years, quick question when you changed your battery did you lose anything???? or what did you lose as far as presets and etc.
I actually paid $87 bucks for it, lexus gives you $30 for the old one. I didnt lose anything just resetting the navigation, no radio code. I went thoroughly thru the manual and didnt mention nothin at all about codes. I advice when you disconnect the battery start with the negative and when putting the new one connect the positive first!! Thumbs up on everything!
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I was watching Motorweek a couple weeks ago and they talked about some devices that you can connect to the battery terminals or the cigarette lighter before you disconnect it so that you maintained power to the various car systems. I didn't pay close attention at the time. Has any one used something like this? Any recommendations?
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I actually paid $87 bucks for it, lexus gives you $30 for the old one. I didnt lose anything just resetting the navigation, no radio code. I went thoroughly thru the manual and didnt mention nothin at all about codes. I advice when you disconnect the battery start with the negative and when putting the new one connect the positive first!! Thumbs up on everything!
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I have used one. It's basically a 9VDC rectangular battery connected to the cigarette lighter. I used it often to mess with my smart car.
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648.../dp/B004BW9J1Y
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648.../dp/B004BW9J1Y
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