2003 SC430- possible battery problem
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My new ‘03 SC had a Pioneer radio installed with Bluetooth. Works great. Was trying to understand system while in garage on battery only, all of a sudden everything went out except lights. When I tried to start the engine, it did nothing. Finally after a bit I could hear the sound as if the battery died and would not start, yet still dash lights still showing. I asked my husband to go jump the car about 30 minutes later and it started right up. Does that mean I need a new battery as it was strong enough to pull the lights, but not the engine, yet somehow revived itself? What happened?
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We did do that! What my husband did not check was whether the battery was one where you add water to it, It has been a long time since I have seen one of those, but I will check snd see if one cell is empty also.
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Click on the link below...this website will help you read and understand the date code.
http://carbatteryhelp.com/what-you-s.../#.Wg8CErhOmhA
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I'd take it to Walmart - they do free battery test and also have very well rated batteries at reasonable prices. Get a battery with a minimum 3 year full no cost replacement warranty. Paying extra for long prorated warranties on batteries at most other vendors/parts stores is a bad plan prorated warranties are generally worthless. btw - I use Walmart for batteries only. Not saying they are bad but normally would not take my cars there for anything else.
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I would go to Costco to have the battery tested. If it’s bad, buy the Interstate battery from Costco. Good battery and good warranty.
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