Battery has "bad cell"
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Battery has "bad cell"
Came out to my car on Wednesday and battery was dead... still had interior lights, but not enough juice to start the car. Got a jump, wouldn't start immediately...waited about 5 minutes after being hooked up, and it started and ran fine...
Until this morning--came out to start my car, and same thing. Called AAA, started a membership (I should have one anyway since I'm out of warranty) and got a jump. The guy used some little tester and it said the battery has a bad cell.
The car is an early 03 coupe 6MT, meaning the battery is 4, almost 5 years old now... so I'm assuming this is standard and I just need a new battery.
1) Does this sound about right?
2) Where do you recommend going to replace it-- any place better than others? (Sears, Kragen, Walmart, etc.)
3) What KIND of battery do you recommend?
4) Is there a certain size I need to get?
5) What's a reasonable amount to pay?
Thanks!
Until this morning--came out to start my car, and same thing. Called AAA, started a membership (I should have one anyway since I'm out of warranty) and got a jump. The guy used some little tester and it said the battery has a bad cell.
The car is an early 03 coupe 6MT, meaning the battery is 4, almost 5 years old now... so I'm assuming this is standard and I just need a new battery.
1) Does this sound about right?
2) Where do you recommend going to replace it-- any place better than others? (Sears, Kragen, Walmart, etc.)
3) What KIND of battery do you recommend?
4) Is there a certain size I need to get?
5) What's a reasonable amount to pay?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by CalRSX07
1) Does this sound about right?
2) Where do you recommend going to replace it-- any place better than others? (Sears, Kragen, Walmart, etc.)
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