2000 camry

[ELVIS]

can anyone tell me why the f'g battery goes bad on this car more thaqn any other i have ever owned? could be just one lemon, but dammitt this so frustrating!!!! i believe we are on battery #2 - soon to be 3. the car doesn't even have 70,000 mile son it. i have had several used cars in my younger days so i understand the usual areas to check. has anyone else had this issue or am i the lone,f'n ranger here?

 

[BahamaMama]

don't know why it is eating batteries, but do know that if you buy a battery with a good warranty it will never cost you a dime to replace (i know that doesn't make up for being stuck with a dead battery when the warranty doesn't cover service or anything )

 

[kneifl]

don't know why it is eating batteries, but do know that if you buy a battery with a good warranty it will never cost you a dime to replace (i know that doesn't make up for being stuck with a dead battery when the warranty doesn't cover service or anything )

That's right go to Sears and buy the Sears Diehard w/warranty. A good investment if you're having this problem.

kneifl

 

[inzone]

ive never had any problems with the battery, heck ive even left the lights on accidently, and the battery is still working fine.

 

[MadJack]

i've had many cars in my 50 years and i don't think i EVER bought a battery. i've had my jump starts but never needed a new battery in any car i've ever owned, new or used. i guess i'm lucky.

batteries for lawn tractors is another story

 

[MadJack]

sure as shit i'll need a battery in the next few weeks.

 

[ELVIS]

thanks for the response folks - even the "madjack" himself. :hail


i'll try that sears thing. toyota - such a great car, that is why i am so chapped.

of course it always seems to happen after the wife operates it.......... :shrug: :thinking:

 

[Simply In The Red]

I wouldn't use a Diehard unless it was dirt cheap. See if you can find a reputable shop to do an electrical draw test on your car. Something might be on without you knowing it. I had a customer drain batteries just to find out that the trunk light was not turning off when the trunk was closed. It can be something that stupid.

 

[IntenseOperator]

I wouldn't use a Diehard unless it was dirt cheap.

Definitely!

You can get the needed warranty from a number of quality brands other than that one.

 

[kneifl]

Well,

I bought the Diehard with a warranty and it was less than $100. Never had a problem in 3 yrs and running. I think it was a good investment. Good battery too.

kneifl

 

[Captain Crunch]

I had a customer drain batteries just to find out that the trunk light was not turning off when the trunk was closed. It can be something that stupid.

My dad had the same type of problem and spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix it, and come to find out it was the light next to mirror on the passenger side sun visor that kept staying on.

 

[IntenseOperator]

Well,

I bought the Diehard with a warranty and it was less than $100. Never had a problem in 3 yrs and running. I think it was a good investment. Good battery too.

kneifl

Your probably correct.

I'm capable of breaking any component on a car. So my history on products and brand names may be worthless.

We could go back to dependable horses anytime as far as I'm concerned.