# \#batteries **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/batteries/756.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2007 Hyundai Tucson - Battery Issue(s)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-battery-issue-s/188495)
**Author:** [@arvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-battery-issue-s/188495 "2026-09-15T15:58:11Z")
Good Morning All, I have a 2007 Hyundai Tucson (2.0L L4 DOHC 16V), and ever since the winter season began, the vehicle tends to either take a while to start (no clicking sound, however), and when it does start and is ru… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic Hybrid - Should I buy a battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-should-i-buy-a-battery/199755)
**Author:** [@QC53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QC53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-should-i-buy-a-battery/199755 "2025-04-07T11:10:20Z")
I own a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid with 165,000 Miles. The IMA and Engine Lights came on the dashboard two months ago. Took it to the local Honda Dealer. The Tech cleared code P1433 because he said it was faulty. Drove car… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Battery terminal switch works great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708)
**Author:** [@rstrick97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rstrick97)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708 "2025-04-03T20:17:21Z")
Dealer recommended a kill switch device to switch off battery negative terminal when not driven. Working so far. --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469)
**Author:** [@meme47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meme47)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469 "2025-03-25T20:26:08Z")
overnight battery drain --- ## [Car Won't Start, Battery, Alternator, and Starter Test Good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411)
**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411 "2025-02-24T13:30:20Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX. After running several errands with 5 to 10 minutes of city driving between each stop, it wouldn’t start after the final stop (20 minutes in the grocery store). The lights were not left on, … --- ## [2002 Honda Civic Cpe - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-battery-drain/198051)
**Author:** [@ARWABIOHH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARWABIOHH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-battery-drain/198051 "2024-11-17T19:04:20Z")
I have a parasitic battery draw. Both the battery and the alternator are healthy and aren’t causing the problem. and I cant get my hands on a fuse puller to test them --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - New battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965)
**Author:** [@Dennis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965 "2024-11-10T21:30:28Z")
brand new battery in jan.2024 and 4 times it has gone completely dead dealer had it for a total of 5 days and could not find anything wrong with drawdown test --- ## [2012 Ford Edge - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-dead-battery/195392)
**Author:** [@Mierow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mierow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-dead-battery/195392 "2024-07-22T22:57:27Z")
Ford Edge 2012, battery has gone dead 3 times in the last few weeks! Went to advanced auto, the salesman said the battery and alternator tested great! Only thing left on today for 1 hour, the visor make-up light, this … --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-battery-issue/195379)
**Author:** [@Duoluo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duoluo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-battery-issue/195379 "2024-07-18T22:39:03Z")
after I changed the old alternator that doesn’t charge, the battery instead of charging discharges; also the ABS light appears on the board and it still doesn’t show the idle speed --- ## [2017 Cadillac CT6 - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822)
**Author:** [@christian007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christian007)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822 "2024-05-02T22:33:35Z")
new battery no power to car after 12 hours --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Battery health question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648)
**Author:** [@gregggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregggo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648 "2024-04-07T12:46:29Z")
how can I tell if the batteries are about spent, or shot? --- ## [2014 Toyota Sienna - Battery drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556)
**Author:** [@Buzz20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzz20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556 "2024-03-21T01:54:27Z")
battery discharges over night --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V - It wasn't the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157)
**Author:** [@CarlFielder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlFielder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157 "2024-01-14T19:56:00Z")
I have a Honda that will not hold a charge in a new battery. We had it in to for maintenance and they said it is not the alternator. Great car. We will charge the battery and it will run for one week and then we need … --- ## [What's connected to RDO that can cause a parasitic draw (besides the radio)? (2000 GMC Jimmy)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-connected-to-rdo-that-can-cause-a-parasitic-draw-besides-the-radio-2000-gmc-jimmy/193780)
**Author:** [@cartalk.u6k6r\_186613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.u6k6r_186613)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-connected-to-rdo-that-can-cause-a-parasitic-draw-besides-the-radio-2000-gmc-jimmy/193780 "2023-11-08T21:07:25Z")
I went through the whole multimeter/fuse test to determine where the draw was coming from. The only spike I saw was on the RDO fuse (I tested all the others just to make sure). After research I found that (unsurprising… --- ## [Car overheating, full coolant, and dying battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366)
**Author:** [@Alexdejay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexdejay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366 "2023-10-14T21:33:22Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonota at 72,000 miles. I tried to start my car and it wouldn’t fully roll over. Check engine light came on too but my code reader didn’t pick anything up. Everything electrical still worked includi… --- ## [2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid - 12V battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701)
**Author:** [@JPerez1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPerez1978)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701 "2023-10-14T16:36:32Z")
I had this issue months after purchasing the car back in 2020. It was under warranty, so I had the battery replaced. It happened again today in January of 2023! The car was running fine the day before, and this morning i… --- ## [2006 Honda Element - Recurring dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115)
**Author:** [@Darwin25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwin25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115 "2023-09-30T19:49:21Z")
Frequent dead battery --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - Any battery install tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-any-battery-install-tips/191812)
**Author:** [@Francis42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francis42)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-any-battery-install-tips/191812 "2023-07-21T21:10:09Z")
Installing new battery --- ## [Car won't start, and battery seems charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630)
**Author:** [@allstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allstarr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630 "2023-07-19T18:34:32Z")
I have a 1990 Ford T-Bird. My car has been having starting issues for a while. I’m not sure if the seat belt light being on whenever I have the car on is part of the issue, or not. Note that it’s on, even though I have i… --- ## [What type of car battery do I have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-car-battery-do-i-have/191685)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-car-battery-do-i-have/191685 "2023-07-14T22:11:11Z")
I recently bought a Diehard Gold battery. This is the specific one: Is this an AGM flat plate battery? It’s not a flooded battery, right? I bought a battery tester and it asks for the type. Nowhere online can I find c… --- ## [Not sure about 3rd wire to terminal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-about-3rd-wire-to-terminal/191679)
**Author:** [@Kwroloff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kwroloff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-about-3rd-wire-to-terminal/191679 "2023-07-13T22:41:52Z")
Hi I’m replacing faulty terminals and my battery on a 1989 chevy g20 and i noticed a 3rd wire that looks like it ought to be attached to one of my terminals, though i don’t recall pulling it off of the last battery. Whi… --- ## [Can a new car battery solve transmission issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519 "2023-07-08T20:43:05Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE. For about 5 weeks, have had error code P07A3 come and go. Have had stuttering come and go when accelerating from stop. Transmission issue. Learned yesterday that my battery was completely dea… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - Battery dies in a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-battery-dies-in-a-week/191092)
**Author:** [@Gratz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gratz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-battery-dies-in-a-week/191092 "2023-06-13T00:33:17Z")
Car battery goes dead after sitting for a week. This has been an issue since new. --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Cpe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-cpe/190877)
**Author:** [@Susan47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-cpe/190877 "2023-05-30T18:42:22Z")
I have had problems with my car I have had to have it jumped off several times The battery is over a year old I had it tested and they told me my battery seems to be bad. But he told me when I get another battery to ge… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus / Repeat No-Start Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800)
**Author:** [@kat6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat6)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800 "2023-05-15T18:47:08Z")
I own a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan. It's terrific except the battery has died four times in the last three months, more than all of my previous vehicles combined. The third time, the dealership concluded that the electric p… --- ## [2014 Audi Cabriolet - Should I charge the battery when away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098)
**Author:** [@DanG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098 "2023-04-16T17:19:44Z")
I have a 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet that I leave in Florida year-round . I migrate to Minnesota for the summer months (Jun-Sep). The car is garaged. Sound I “trickle charge” the battery? And…Is it harmful to the tires to be… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Car dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262)
**Author:** [@EthelRMele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthelRMele)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262 "2023-02-24T21:20:02Z")
My car loses power and almost shuts off. Also, the car has to be started every 2 days or else the battery goes dead. No one has been able to find the cause. Been told it is either the alternator or fuel pump. They sa… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Accent - Old battery strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-accent-old-battery-strategy/188078)
**Author:** [@Joann10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-accent-old-battery-strategy/188078 "2022-12-22T22:17:12Z")
I have an old battery and it’s-20 outside. Is it better to wait until air temperature reaches at least 0 to try and start it? --- ## [Highlander Hybrid 12 Volt Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414 "2022-12-16T18:46:12Z")
I and a number of other Highlander Hybrid (HH) owners are having a problem with the 12 volt battery discharging. Most of us are experiencing the problem at intermittent intervals. Toyota maintains there is no problem sin… --- ## [Car every now and then will not start, then eventually does?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896)
**Author:** [@goobunga82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goobunga82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896 "2022-12-12T23:16:03Z")
I got my car about two months ago, and it has ran really well. About two weeks ago I was driving around and doing errands and after finishing at a store I went to turn the car on and nothing. It did not even attempt to… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/batteries/756.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=batteries)