Possible Battery issue?
My car suddenly started to do this, I’m wondering if it’s a possible battery issue? I start it up and upon starting, it stalls a bit and the memory seat freezes so I have to select my memory seat button to go all the way for my preferred preference. Would replacing the battery be the first step in T/Sing?
Get your battery check - free at all AutoZone.
Just replaced my original one at 6 years mark at Lexus, all my customizations were saved and I'm good for the next 6-7 years, guaranteed by Lexus.
Who was talking
though
Just replaced my original one at 6 years mark at Lexus, all my customizations were saved and I'm good for the next 6-7 years, guaranteed by Lexus.
Who was talking
though
When I had my OEM battery replaced at Lexus with a new Lexus/Toyota one (free under basic warranty) the replacement warranty was stated at 2 years. How is Lexus guaranteeing you 6-7 years?
In my experience, car batteries last for at least 3 years, and sometimes 5 or 6, depending, of course, on your use.
I used to replace mine every three years or so just to be safe, but I think newer batteries are lasting longer, and I'm driving less. I have been told that newer cars don't give a driver the early signs that they used to (slow cranking, dim headlights); they work fine up to the day they won't start the car.
After a few years, use your battery testers or visit a dealer or parts shop that will test it for you (there are two basic tests, using two different devices; one for charge, one for cranking power, or something like that. Be sure to get both done.)
For insurance, get one of those emergency battery jump chargers. They are small, and a bit expensive, but can jump start a car 5 or 10 times. It's just like using jumper cables, but without the cables and without the other car. Don't leave home without it.
I used to replace mine every three years or so just to be safe, but I think newer batteries are lasting longer, and I'm driving less. I have been told that newer cars don't give a driver the early signs that they used to (slow cranking, dim headlights); they work fine up to the day they won't start the car.
After a few years, use your battery testers or visit a dealer or parts shop that will test it for you (there are two basic tests, using two different devices; one for charge, one for cranking power, or something like that. Be sure to get both done.)
For insurance, get one of those emergency battery jump chargers. They are small, and a bit expensive, but can jump start a car 5 or 10 times. It's just like using jumper cables, but without the cables and without the other car. Don't leave home without it.
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