Battery Replacement - DIY or Dealer?
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From: AK
After getting many reports of strange transient warning lights from the wife, I replaced our original battery with an AGM from Costco. No trouble since.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
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Just replaced mine today. Went with a Group 24F - EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery). I fabricated a 14 gauge wire and alligator clip (both ends) setup, with a fuse inline. Used a donor 12V auto battery that I already had on hand. Worked well. No memory losses or weird issues. It's a bit awkward moving battery cables around with the jumper leads attached during the "surgery", but it's very doable.
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After getting many reports of strange transient warning lights from the wife, I replaced our original battery with an AGM from Costco. No trouble since.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
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Joined: Feb 2021
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From: PA
After getting many reports of strange transient warning lights from the wife, I replaced our original battery with an AGM from Costco. No trouble since.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
I wasn't a fan of having to remove trim in order to replace the battery, but all cars are like that now. At least the re-installation was smooth and I got to do a little bit of cleaning.
I replaced my battery in a 2017 RX and did not see any trim or any obstacles of any kind. The old battery came out and the new one went in. A 5 minute project.
Last edited by jcg0324; Aug 6, 2024 at 03:51 PM. Reason: added words
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From: NJ
Just replaced mine today. Went with a Group 24F - EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery). I fabricated a 14 gauge wire and alligator clip (both ends) setup, with a fuse inline. Used a donor 12V auto battery that I already had on hand. Worked well. No memory losses or weird issues. It's a bit awkward moving battery cables around with the jumper leads attached during the "surgery", but it's very doable.
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So, you're doing the same operation as me, except you are using a battery tender vs. an actual battery.
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Interesting. I didn't experience that on mine. I just needed to remove the battery hold down, remove cables, and it was out. There was an access hole in the cover for the forward hold down bolt that made it easy to do.
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The 12V SAE cable has a 15amp in-line fuse which definitely trumps the wireless charger scenario. The SAE is designed to handle freezing and harsh conditions.
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