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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN
I've noticed that as well and it doesn't seem like some statistical error. It seems that most of the BR-Zs seem to have more starter/battery issues than the FR-S in the issues section. I've got a feeling it's got to do more with the fact it uses more power in a parked state than the FR-S. It has a different alarm system than the FR-S (in fact it actually has an alarm) as well as the keyless entry fob detection active all the time. I surmise this may cause a bit more extra wear on the battery than the FR-S. Most likely Monograms, 10 Series, and RS 1.0s with the same alarm and key-less entry system should suffer the same issues that would totally narrow it down.
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I have been watching this for a year (there is a tread someplace) and the reported issues are 10 to 1 BRZs. Since the FRS outnumbers them by about the same we are looking at a huge variance. I also suspect it is all the goodies on the BRZ creating a parasitic draw that the majority of FRSs are not subject to. Since the battery was probably speced to the FRS system (majority rules) it may not be up to the BRZ demands.