Battery keeps dying!?!?
08-28-2010, 08:26 PM
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And after it has gone dead a few times, it really is junk. Never seem to hold a good charge after that.
I work for a major leasing company that one of the things we do(I) is manages the mechanical repairs of 385,000 vehicles. Many of them are 08 taurus' Soooo many coming into shops with bad batteries. And sooo many GM's still running from 05+ with OE batteries just fine.
Bottom line, Motorcrap batteries are just that, crap!
I work for a major leasing company that one of the things we do(I) is manages the mechanical repairs of 385,000 vehicles. Many of them are 08 taurus' Soooo many coming into shops with bad batteries. And sooo many GM's still running from 05+ with OE batteries just fine.
Bottom line, Motorcrap batteries are just that, crap!
08-31-2010, 12:02 AM
#15
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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Glad you got it figured out, but everyone always suspects alt or batt being bad but most people forget about the starter solenoid that is mounted to the starter and works as one, Just an FYI for the future...
09-02-2010, 02:11 AM
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Search the forum and you'll find loads of info on battery and alternator issues plus at least one related TSB. The Motorcrap batteries have been known to have poor capacity and longevity. It seems obvious that there is a relatively large # that came off the assembly line with some issues.
Although it seemed to be fixed with most of these cars in '07, leaving the Shaker system on when you turn off the ignition is one possible culprit. But there are many other factors that could cause a chronic issue like that. You may want to have the battery and alternator tested (most auto parts stores will do it for free). Keep us posted.
Although it seemed to be fixed with most of these cars in '07, leaving the Shaker system on when you turn off the ignition is one possible culprit. But there are many other factors that could cause a chronic issue like that. You may want to have the battery and alternator tested (most auto parts stores will do it for free). Keep us posted.
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