OEM battery not too bad? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ultramaroon · 04-19-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

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My car sits a lot and the battery goes flat.

If that's the case, get a good tender and keep it plugged in. You will have problems with any brand because lead-acid self-discharges and the plates sulfate. Either DD, or keep it floated.

JD001 · 06-01-2016, 11:49 AM

The inevitable has happened, I managed to kill my battery, just 4500 miles under its terminals! Subaru has exchanged it under warranty. The replacement is a Varta sealed unit.. I have also invested in a quick terminal release widget as I don't use the car much, planning to disconnect the battery in such cases.

Ultramaroon · 06-01-2016, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD001

The inevitable has happened, I managed to kill my battery, just 4500 miles under its terminals! Subaru has exchanged it under warranty. The replacement is a Varta sealed unit.. I have also invested in a quick terminal release widget as I don't use the car much, planning to disconnect the battery in such cases.

If it sits, no matter what the brand, get a tender on it.

gramicci101 · 06-01-2016, 01:55 PM

I can very much recommend the Battery Tender Junior. I left my car on this for 6 months while I was deployed. My only preparations for long term sitting were this battery tender and some Sta-bil in the gas tank. The car started up immediately when I returned.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CITK8S/

JD001 · 06-01-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

If it sits, no matter what the brand, get a tender on it.

I can't get power to a battery tender. Has anyone used solar panels and if so can they be connected from inside the car?

Ultramaroon · 06-01-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

I can't get power to a battery tender. Has anyone used solar panels and if so can they be connected from inside the car?

Would have to find a connection to the unswitched +12V rail. I don't have any experience with panels but am curious.

JD001 · 06-01-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Would have to find a connection to the unswitched +12V rail. I don't have any experience with panels but am curious.

I have wondered if the cigarette lighter socket works as a route for a trickle charger....

Dadhawk · 06-01-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

I have wondered if the cigarette lighter socket works as a route for a trickle charger....

That would work only if the socket were active with the key turned off. Honestly never tried it to see.

JD001 · 06-01-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That would work only if the socket were active with the key turned off. Honestly never tried it to see.

I think it is described as a power socket by Subaru.

Ultramaroon · 06-01-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

I think it is described as a power socket by Subaru.

It dies when the key is in the off position. Not sure about the one in the glove box.

GeorgeJFrick · 06-01-2016, 04:53 PM

As mentioned by @Tcoat we've had threads about this. I'm on my third battery, all covered under warranty. I admit the third may have been my fault though; but they still covered it so I give Subaru credit.

Zed · 06-01-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It dies when the key is in the off position. Not sure about the one in the glove box.

I think the glove box lighter is the same. turns off when car is off.

soulreapersteve · 06-01-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It dies when the key is in the off position. Not sure about the one in the glove box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

I think the glove box lighter is the same. turns off when car is off.

Its the same, got my dashcam and radar detector plugged in there. No power.

bcj · 06-02-2016, 11:56 AM

I've had three emails from the dealer I bought my FR-S from.
All offering to sell me a new battery. Hmm.

The original is still working for now.
Don't think I'd buy another from them if they are counting on that to get customers in.

Fused Battery Tender pigtails to go on the terminals are only $6 at the autoparts store.

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06-01-2016, 11:49 AM	#30
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 7,652 Thanked 6,187 Times in 3,474 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The inevitable has happened, I managed to kill my battery, just 4500 miles under its terminals! Subaru has exchanged it under warranty. The replacement is a Varta sealed unit.. I have also invested in a quick terminal release widget as I don't use the car much, planning to disconnect the battery in such cases.

06-01-2016, 01:55 PM	#32
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I can very much recommend the Battery Tender Junior. I left my car on this for 6 months while I was deployed. My only preparations for long term sitting were this battery tender and some Sta-bil in the gas tank. The car started up immediately when I returned. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CITK8S/

06-01-2016, 04:53 PM	#39
GeorgeJFrick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited LR Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 362 Thanks: 231 Thanked 205 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As mentioned by @Tcoat we've had threads about this. I'm on my third battery, all covered under warranty. I admit the third may have been my fault though; but they still covered it so I give Subaru credit.

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