RevRx8

So this morning i went to start my car and its died. The battery was completely drain, i put the key in the ignition and nothing came on. This is the first time this has happened. I dont kno how it died because i drove it last night and it was fine, and nothing was left on plus it wasn't cold overnight... weird ehh.
I hooked up a charger for like 5 mins and it started.

could this mean i need a new battery or was it just bad luck it was dead.

Easy_E1

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How old is the battery? They do wear out.
I would have it checked at an Autozone, Load Tested. And the charging system too. Alternator output.
Might just be time for a new one.

Footman

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Maybe a bad battery terminal connection. When you put the charger on this morning, the "clamping force" of the clamp just re-seated everything... that's why you were able to start the car and drive fine. That's my postulate.

Leesha

Yes more than likely. Our batteries are covered under warranty for a period of 3 years I believe. If it goes in under 2yrs they cover 50% of the cost plus no charge for installing it and 25% under 3years.

Btw I had to tell them that installation was included or they would have charged me.

I had mine replace and saved $30 or so. They will also run a check on the battery to see if it can still hold a charge. If it can then you have other issues. I knew mine was the battery when I had to charge it at a gas station after leaving my light on while pumping gas. It failed me 2 other times before that. Better safe than sorry and stranded in the winter months. Get it checked.

Natook

Batteries are cheap, just replace it.

AmKorp

same thing happened to my '07. The dealer ran the load test and told me that the battery was no good. 25% covered since it was under 3 years but over 2 years. I just went to costco and bought a new battery for $75 w/ 5 year unconditional warranty.

Footman

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Hmmm... my '07 is coming up at 2.5 years now... I hope my battery isn't dead soon.

AmKorp

The funny thing was, like the OP, there was no warning of this happening. One day the car drove and started fine. The next morning put the key in the ignition and nothing came on. All my dials swept across maybe three or four times, then blank. Figured it was the battery and charged it. Took it to the dealer the next day and they told me about their stupid 25% coverage warranty on the battery.

Chad D.

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I would suggest purchasing an Optima battery if you have to buy a new one.

nate340

id agree with andrew on this and say its probably connection issue. charging a battery for 5 min wouldnt really do anything specially from a 100% flat to being able to start the car in 5 min dosnt make sense. its also pretty hard to kill a battery to the point where no lights come on.

Thumper3322

there is usually some kind of power even if it's really dead, some sort of light. Connection issue. If you are getting a new battery RED all the way!

RevRx8

ok so it happen again today so i took out the battery and clean all the connections and charge it again. Am getting the battery check out first thing tomorrow moring. I wanted to wait for a couple of dayz since this happen and make sure is was my battery before i buy one i wondering if its my terminal ?
thanks for your opinions guyz

Natook

Its your battery replace it.

RevRx8

ok guyz i replace it
thanks for your opinions guyz

RC1998

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good battery for our cold Canadian winters.
I bought a Costco battery and replaced the 5 year old OEM battery but it does not seem to work very well.

Neo

Unfortunately, when it comes to batteries, it's a hit and miss situation. Unfortunately you might have gotten a melon.

Rotary-RX8

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Get yourself an optima and call it a day.

laythor

I have an optima yellow top.

When the old battery was getting yanked out it was almost half empty even though I had been to the dealer for an oil change (shut up, i go so i have a record of maintenance on my car.. the oil gets drained and replaced within a day) and they "inspected" the battery. Was a bit disappointing to see how cheap the construction looked as well.

RXeckless

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+1 Under $200 at (bah) Walmart. This my be the only reason to shop once at Wallyworld.

Rotary-RX8

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^ Really ?!?! lol I actually dont have one myself i was just suggesting from what i have researched. But i might have to get myself one before next winter. My batterys doing fine though .

RC1998

Where is the Optima sold - Canadian Tire ?

scottish

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+1^nope walmart under 2 hundy bucks.i have one and combined with new updated starter motor she fires up instantly even on 13 below days.

REV-illusions

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^-- what Scottish said. We did the same to my car just before the bitch decided to give me shifting issues at the end of the season. But for those brief two days while everything was working, starts were glorious.

s3raphic

WOW! Walmart sells the Optima? I am thinking of going with the Red Top - I only drive during Spring/Summer/Fall and my Battery is dead (of course) after being stored for the winter. Pulling my 8 out of storage in 4 weeks (can't wait!). I have heard a difference of opinion between red and yellow top. Any feedback?

laythor

if you store your car I would suggest investing in one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SEM...9007401&sr=8-1

20 bucks and it will save you the hassle of worrying about your battery.

as for the difference in batteries, yellow is a deep cycle, red has more CCA. Here's a pdf on some of the comparisons: http://www.dcbattery.com/optimacatalog.pdf

I have a completely aftermarket stereo set up in my car so I went with the yellow top.