2002 SC430 won’t start
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Alberta
If you charged it overnight and it is still only 12.2 Volts, you definitely need a new battery. Which is actually WAY better then needing a new starter. Will it spin over and start if you put a boost pack on it?
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Joined: Jul 2020
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From: TN
Just a data point....batteries seem to be less reliable than in the past. I put a Duralast Gold in my SC430 in Oct 21 and in July 22 (4k miles later) it was bad and replaced under warrantee. Then in April 24 (another 14k miles) it was bad again...and replaced under warrantee. So don't be quick to think that it is NOT a bad battery...
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Fl
Just a data point....batteries seem to be less reliable than in the past. I put a Duralast Gold in my SC430 in Oct 21 and in July 22 (4k miles later) it was bad and replaced under warrantee. Then in April 24 (another 14k miles) it was bad again...and replaced under warrantee. So don't be quick to think that it is NOT a bad battery...
Four Duralast batteries in the past 10 years and all of them were replaced within the three year warranty.
My current batteries are wet cell interstate batteries from Costco. So far so good and a much better price.
10th Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: FL
THANK YOU- FIXED!
The battery I bought @ Lexus 9 months ago. I never thought it could be the problem- it stated it was '80 month'
I am very grateful for the support.
Ping me when you come to Florida, I'm buying!
The battery I bought @ Lexus 9 months ago. I never thought it could be the problem- it stated it was '80 month'
I am very grateful for the support.
Ping me when you come to Florida, I'm buying!
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From: Alberta
Last edited by Dean2; Jul 19, 2024 at 07:24 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: CA
When my battery went dead, I bought an Interstate battery from Costco and it was dead next date. Took it back and got another, it's was good for about 40 months. I'm on the third battery now.
Keep watching. If your car is dead again, you have bigger problem. I hope it's not the case.
Keep watching. If your car is dead again, you have bigger problem. I hope it's not the case.
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