Batteries
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Batteries
Yesterday morning it was in the mid fifties here in TN. I went out to start my truck and it would turn over but not start. I had noticed a few times in the last couple of months that it was a little slow to start but didn't really worry. My first thought was glow plugs or glow plug module. So, I logged on to FTE and saw several posts about batteries being the culprit. I tried jump starting with my Chevy (sorry). It would turn over a little faster but still not start. The voltage on both batteries read about 12.6 volts. I removed them and took them to a local alternator and starter rebuilder for load testing. One was definitely bad and the other was about 40%. I installed two new Interstate batteries and much to my surprise it fired up. Without FTE I don't think I would have suspected the batteries. Thanks guys.
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Good to know, what year is your truck? I'm wondering if it's almost time to swap out mine before i get stuck. Here's a potentially stupid question, if i were stuck somewhere and needed a jump, does it matter which battery (driver vs passenger side) you hook the cables up to???????? One of those things i never thought of before!
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i had to replace the factory batteries in my 04 last march or so... pissed me off cos i really didn't have the $$$ at the moment for 190 bucks worth of batteries. and it doesn't matter which one you hook up to for a jump. believe i've jumped or been jumped from both, nary a problem.
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From: NorCal
This last month I have noticed a slightly slower cranking speed on my truck and if I have the interior lights or stereo on for awhile I notice a difference in starting so I think they are getting ready to die. I am going to change out the batteries soon so i don't end up stuck somewhere!!!
My truck was built in may of 2005 and has the original batteries.
My truck was built in may of 2005 and has the original batteries.
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From: Tucker, GA
Yesterday morning it was in the mid fifties here in TN. I went out to start my truck and it would turn over but not start. I had noticed a few times in the last couple of months that it was a little slow to start but didn't really worry. My first thought was glow plugs or glow plug module. So, I logged on to FTE and saw several posts about batteries being the culprit. I tried jump starting with my Chevy (sorry). It would turn over a little faster but still not start. The voltage on both batteries read about 12.6 volts. I removed them and took them to a local alternator and starter rebuilder for load testing. One was definitely bad and the other was about 40%. I installed two new Interstate batteries and much to my surprise it fired up. Without FTE I don't think I would have suspected the batteries. Thanks guys.
My 03 has original batteries; this winter will probably kill them. It cranked slow on the colder mornings last year.
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Good to know, what year is your truck? I'm wondering if it's almost time to swap out mine before i get stuck. Here's a potentially stupid question, if i were stuck somewhere and needed a jump, does it matter which battery (driver vs passenger side) you hook the cables up to???????? One of those things i never thought of before!
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Its amazing to me the disparity between all of our trucks when it comes to batteries. I just had to replace mine (07) and the increase in cracking speed was major.
Even when I got it brand spanking new it didn't crank as fast as it does now.
You have to wonder ..........
Even when I got it brand spanking new it didn't crank as fast as it does now.
You have to wonder ..........
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My truck is an '04. I first noticed that the batteries were getting weak about two weeks ago. I was replacing a front wheel bearing & hub on my truck. I had the radio on for most of the day and noticed that when I cranked it, it was very slow. But, it did start. I guess what had me unsure if it was the batteries, is that it would not start when I tried to jump it. But, when I put in new batteries, it fired right up.
