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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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So my battery died. When I try to start it, I hear a click noise and my speedometer starts to fade. The 2 bars in the middle of the dash has a low 10% (battery/oil)

I have 3k HID fogs, V-LEDs DRL LED and 8k low beams. Not sure if that's the cause of it? Or the cold weather?

Car is about 7 months old.

I plan to jumpstart it and take it to the dealership, not sure if it's a good idea with all these HIDs lol.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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I'm an electronics expert and there is NO WAY IN HELL those mods you have will drain the battery (provided you installed everything right)

Been reading up on your electrical issues - perhaps you should find a pro to do the work because it sounds like you are not very techy....if you have a short circuit anywhere in the wiring it will cause a battery drain.


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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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There is something clearly wrong with it.......
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by s4play
I'm an electronics expert and there is NO WAY IN HELL those mods you have will drain the battery (provided you installed everything right)

Been reading up on your electrical issues - perhaps you should find a pro to do the work because it sounds like you are not very techy....if you have a short circuit anywhere in the wiring it will cause a battery drain.


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good advice! i bet its a short or he did not tighten the battery cable when he put it back.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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god, you've had too many problems for nothing! go back to OEM (this coming from a guy with a sub, tints, roof spoiler, and joe z exhaust)
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by malujerry
god, you've had too many problems for nothing! go back to OEM (this coming from a guy with a sub, tints, roof spoiler, and joe z exhaust)
I agree! I think I'm gonna change out my low beams to stock - but I love my DRLs and 3k fogs lol!

The Houston Lexus dealerships are **** anyways - won't even change my rear view mirror!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by anson89
I agree! I think I'm gonna change out my low beams to stock - but I love my DRLs and 3k fogs lol!

The Houston Lexus dealerships are **** anyways - won't even change my rear view mirror!
which dealer u go to?(mirror) i can make that happen if u want pm me.
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