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How's everyone's batteries doing ? - roheel - 21-11-2017
My battery seems to be on its way out. If i start it every day, no probs. But leave a day in between starts then it struggles. One thing ive noticed is that when idle the battery indicator nedle on the dash dips a little and then when i put my foot on the gas it goes up... car is a 2004 SE. Any recommendations for a decent battery?
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - toxo - 21-11-2017
That sounds more like alternator to me. Easy way to find out.
Get a multimeter, set it on 20V DC.
Check voltage across battery terminals, should be around 12V
Start car, wait 30 seconds or so for voltage to settle
Check voltage across battery terminals, should be around 14.4V. Lower than 14 and higher than 14.8 are both signs of a screwed alternator.
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - steviewevie - 21-11-2017
I think that's normal on an IS200 Roheel. Don't have mine at the moment so I can't check for sure. I think the battery isn't holding its charge. If that is the original battery from new then it sounds like it's probably at the end of its life.
Toyota/Lexus do OEM batteries at a very reasonable price. Phone them and ask for a quote, then compare that to Halfords.
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - roheel - 21-11-2017
Not the alternator as i have had this checked. Steve, your right. Been quoted £60.01 inc vat for the battery from Lexus. Halfords want £100. Now i was thinking, should i go for a Bosch or Varta battery instead?
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - redz - 21-11-2017
varta/bosch heavy duty bateries are well worth the extra..
My battery is still going strong! get around 1 hour of ice usage without engine running and starts first time.. it should do though given what it is!
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - Moley - 25-10-2018
So what is the recommendation for a new battery , i'm thinking about changing mine
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - fluff - 25-10-2018
The dfs has a new battery because my charger refused to charge it anymore. The Micra battery went flat today and the one in the Honda, well that's not my problem until it doesn't start which it then becomes my problem.
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - toxo - 25-10-2018
Moley So what is the recommendation for a new battery , i'm thinking about changing mine
No point in upgrading, a larger capacity battery will just put more strain on your alternator. Just replace like for like. Toyota are cheaper than Halfords unless you've got a trade card.
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - Lexuspat - 25-10-2018
might have to get a new battery for mine starts but takes its time some mornings
went shopping with the wife and kids a couple if days ago stayed in the car with the engine running got stuck on ice and stalled the car went to start it and nothing had to get a jump from a mate and started straight away
How's everyone's batteries doing ? - Lexusboy - 26-10-2018
When my battery was changed last year it was just as cheap to get one from Lexus Direct..
If i remember right i think i paid less than £80 for it..