Weak start
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From: Davie, FL
I wouldn't spend the money just yet.
Have the battery checked - it may only need to have some distilled water added. Most people aren't aware of this, but you can add water to the OEM "sealed" Honda batteries. Peel off the sticker on the top of the battery to reveal the plastic caps. If any of the cells are low, I'd try topping it up and using it to see if the symptoms go away. If they do, still keep an eye on it as it likely doesn't have too much life left in it.
Have the battery checked - it may only need to have some distilled water added. Most people aren't aware of this, but you can add water to the OEM "sealed" Honda batteries. Peel off the sticker on the top of the battery to reveal the plastic caps. If any of the cells are low, I'd try topping it up and using it to see if the symptoms go away. If they do, still keep an eye on it as it likely doesn't have too much life left in it.
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,Nov 15 2006, 05:13 AM
I wouldn't spend the money just yet.
Have the battery checked - it may only need to have some distilled water added. Most people aren't aware of this, but you can add water to the OEM "sealed" Honda batteries. Peel off the sticker on the top of the battery to reveal the plastic caps. If any of the cells are low, I'd try topping it up and using it to see if the symptoms go away. If they do, still keep an eye on it as it likely doesn't have too much life left in it.
Have the battery checked - it may only need to have some distilled water added. Most people aren't aware of this, but you can add water to the OEM "sealed" Honda batteries. Peel off the sticker on the top of the battery to reveal the plastic caps. If any of the cells are low, I'd try topping it up and using it to see if the symptoms go away. If they do, still keep an eye on it as it likely doesn't have too much life left in it.
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Originally Posted by arcadence,Nov 15 2006, 01:35 AM
Just take it to AutoZone or any auto parts store and they'll test your battery for free. If you're over 3 years, most likely you're out of warranty on your battery. Anything over the first year is pro-rated most of the time anyways. Just spend the $70 and get a new battery.
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From: Lake Forest
OK, it definitely sounds like a battery. Like Oscar_Driver said, the cool weather really points out any weakness in your battery. Have autozone or sears or someone check it out. You could also just try a charge and see if it holds. If not, new battery time!
Just one word of advise! Do not get a yellow top!
Just check the threads if you are tempted... Mine lasted 12 months!
Honda lasted about 3.5 years. now using the Diehard!
Good Luck
Just one word of advise! Do not get a yellow top!
Just check the threads if you are tempted... Mine lasted 12 months!
Honda lasted about 3.5 years. now using the Diehard!
Good Luck
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Well, the battery finally kicked the bucket today, folks.
I knew it was coming & was carrying jumper cables with me since I knew I'd get stuck somewhere. Luckily, it was only this afternoon while I was at the vet's office picking up my cat.
Got a jumpstart from the vet & made it back home. Called JerseyHubby and he picked up a new battery from Pep Boys. Put it in, started her up, and she purrs like a kitten once again!
Moral of the story? Weak start = bad battery = get off your ass & get a new one!
I knew it was coming & was carrying jumper cables with me since I knew I'd get stuck somewhere. Luckily, it was only this afternoon while I was at the vet's office picking up my cat.
Got a jumpstart from the vet & made it back home. Called JerseyHubby and he picked up a new battery from Pep Boys. Put it in, started her up, and she purrs like a kitten once again!
Moral of the story? Weak start = bad battery = get off your ass & get a new one!
