New car, battery already half dead ???

kenchan · 03-10-2015, 11:59 AM

how long does the starter crank when you press the button? 5sec?

cobra · 03-10-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how long does the starter crank when you press the button? 5sec?

Starter was cranking no problem but you could tell that the motor wasn't turning very fast due to the lack of CCA. I never had a problem like this with any other cars even after 5 years old battery, just a bad battery from the supplier but Nissan should have replaced it, especially when you pay a lot of money for a car like this, they are not cheap here in Canada !

kenchan · 03-10-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra

Starter was cranking no problem but you could tell that the motor wasn't turning very fast due to the lack of CCA. I never had a problem like this with any other cars even after 5 years old battery, just a bad battery from the supplier but Nissan should have replaced it, especially when you pay a lot of money for a car like this, they are not cheap here in Canada !

how long is your daily drive? might be too short to charge the battery... or did you have a remote stater, alarm, or stereo installed?

cobra · 03-10-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how long is your daily drive? might be too short to charge the battery... or did you have a remote stater, alarm, or stereo installed?

I do 22 miles one way and have no other gadgets than the stock equipment in the car. I had a few new cars like two Camry's, Mini, Veloster, doing the same trip and it never happened.

kenchan · 03-10-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra

I do 22 miles one way and have no other gadgets than the stock equipment in the car. I had a few new cars like two Camry's, Mini, Veloster, doing the same trip and it never happened.

i c. 22 miles is plenty. hummm.. hope your new battery holds up.

when your engine is running wat does your voltmeter say? 14v+?

TreeSemdyZee · 03-10-2015, 02:10 PM

Tip: Turn on your headlights for a little bit before cranking when it's real cold.

Amazing how Nissan has a borderline rating UNLESS you're out of warranty, then they want to sell you one of their crap batteries.

kenchan · 03-10-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Tip: Turn on your headlights for a little bit before cranking when it's real cold.

to really kill it?

cobra · 03-11-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i c. 22 miles is plenty. hummm.. hope your new battery holds up.

when your engine is running wat does your voltmeter say? 14v+?

Alternator is charging 14V +, no problem there, cheers !

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Tip: Turn on your headlights for a little bit before cranking when it's real cold. Amazing how Nissan has a borderline rating UNLESS you're out of warranty, then they want to sell you one of their crap batteries.