How's everyone's batteries doing ?
How's everyone's batteries doing ?
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?
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.
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.
Toyota/Lexus do OEM batteries at a very reasonable price. Phone them and ask for a quote, then compare that to Halfords.
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21-11-2017, 12:39 PM #23I 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.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
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!
LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db
Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150
Front: MB Quart QSC216 / Centre: MB Quart PKH110 / Rear:MB Quart RUA213 / Sub: MB Quart PWH 302 x 2 / AMPS: JL 1000/1 - JL 300/4
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!
LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db
Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150
Front: MB Quart QSC216 / Centre: MB Quart PKH110 / Rear:MB Quart RUA213 / Sub: MB Quart PWH 302 x 2 / AMPS: JL 1000/1 - JL 300/4
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
So what is the recommendation for a new battery , i'm thinking about changing mine
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
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.
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.
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
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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
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