Battery warranty?
Battery warranty?
So my 5 year old bettery hit its breaking point I think when I replaced the starter in my 400 (anyone else have this happen?). My keyless entry wasn't working right for a couple days, and the car started slow this morning. Took it to AutoZone for a test, they checked twice to be sure, and confirmed its imminent death.
It's a Lexus battery with a 7 year warranty. Came with the car when I bought it used. Will I have a problem getting a new battery under warranty tomorrow when I call the stealership?
It's a Lexus battery with a 7 year warranty. Came with the car when I bought it used. Will I have a problem getting a new battery under warranty tomorrow when I call the stealership?
If you have the receipt showing that you bought it from Lexus. Most likely they would give you a replacement. Since its an old battery, the water inside must have evaporated. If the battery is just a regular battery, not a maintainence free battery. Carefully open the battery caps and put in distilled water but don't overflow it. But I think you rather get a new battery instead. And if you still do get low cranking in the morning after getting a new battery some time ahead. You would have to look what is draining your battery.
I did a search, and it sounds like there's a proration thing...not quite sure if I understand it, though.
I'd rather not add water to a 5-year old battery, even if that's what it needs--it'll prolong its life until just outside of the warranty most likely!
I'd rather not add water to a 5-year old battery, even if that's what it needs--it'll prolong its life until just outside of the warranty most likely!
Oh, and that's only if you have a receipt. Battery warranties generally don't transfer with ownership of the vehicle, kind of like tires.
Big Mack
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