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03-07-2013, 07:43 PM | #1 |
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Dead battery? (again)
I was trying to start my Yaris this afternoon and wouldn't start :(
At first, it sounded like battery is not have enough power to crank, then after a few tries when i turn the ignition, it gives some grinding noise (scary). Does that simply mean the battery is flat or is the grinding noise indicating something worse happened? The terminals does appear to have oxidation but no luck after cleaning. Its not starting well since this winter and got worse after I stupidly overdischarge it. Sometimes after leaving it a day or two unused, it had trouble starting. (It would start if I hold the ignition a little longer, but this is the first time it actually didn't start) Is Walmart's Everstart 26R a good choice? or I'll need a 35N? Or any recommendation? |
03-07-2013, 08:21 PM | #2 |
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A 26 has considerably less capacity than a 35, so I would stick with a 35 for your cold winters. People have had fit issues with Walmart's 35, so you might want to go elsewhere.
Is the grinding noise a fast clicky, grindy sound? If so, that is normal with a super low battery.
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03-07-2013, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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grinding on attempting to start sounds like starter to ring gear issues, bead dattery can be caused by parasitic drain inside the starter or else where, how many miles are on the car and how often is it driven?
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03-07-2013, 11:54 PM | #5 |
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Thanks all!
It is a fast clicky sound. So I'm a little relieved that's not gonna do permanent damage. so the fitment issue reported for the Walmart 35 were all in liftback? As long as it clears the hood, the clamps can be changed, is that correct? I was thinking about the Maxx, not regular Everstart. I tried to search on Sears Canada, that Plus Start battery does not exist :( Btw, what is the OEM battery's cranking power? (or equivalent to size of aftermarket batteries) |
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as well). Walmart doesn't appear to offer the regular Everstart 26R in Canada, only the MAXX. In my area, this is just the opposite (which would make sense, given the difference in the weather). The NAPA battery I was thinking about is the NAPA Legend 7535. I can't find that battery on the NAPA Canada site. Perhaps CTScott can advise if there is an equivalent on the NAPA Canada site. BTW, there is a NAPA store in Hamilton. Quote:
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03-08-2013, 06:30 AM | #7 | |
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03-08-2013, 05:07 PM | #8 |
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Nevermind, I found on my OEM battery (still has original Toyota stickers) that its of Series 26R and CCA 540.
Its 2007 and it has 126000km on it so it makes lot of sense that it wouldn't survive some of the colder days (today isn't cold at all, but yesterday was snowing) Edit: I just measured the battery tray. judging by dimensions given by walmart's website, looks like it's not going to take the Maxx 35N (Marginally too wide), height-wise looks like it will clear though. Last edited by mf4361; 03-08-2013 at 05:42 PM. |
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I got only 20k miles over 40 months on a Sears Die Hard Gold that cost $140.
Warranty for full replacement is 36 months and prorated up to 100 months. It is 11.4 V and won't start the car, (40k miles total on car) Will see tomorrow how good the "pro rated" story is... Any guess'? |
01-20-2016, 12:34 AM | #10 |
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Sears came through with a decent warranty coverage on the DieHard Gold battery that failed after 40 months. They now cost $149 but we originally paid $140.
For $60 they provided an exact replacement and their size 35 fits perfectly, no problem with the clamp like on other size 35 batteries including Interstate. The advantage to this battery is that it has 625 CCA! |
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