OrionStang Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Been troubleshooting why my car has been hard to start lately; sensors, tune, all vacuum and cai hoses. It all checks out. Didn't consider my underhood battery (S1200) because it rests at 12.1-12.2. Not amazing, but not terrible. Could the battery still be bad? Like when I turn the key, could the voltage drop way down? It is almost 3 years old. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You sure it's charged? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisBred Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) That's the voltage when you go out in the morning? That's pretty terrible. Mine in my vehicle have always rested between 12.9-13.1. Same goes for the D975 in my granddad's camaro. Sounds like a drain somewhere or dead/dying battery. Edited December 15, 2012 by memphisBred Quote SMD Super Seller/Buyer Audison----Hertz----Rainbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You sure it's charged? Hasn't been on a charger since september. But even then was resting at 12.4-12.5. That's the voltage when you go out in the morning? That's pretty terrible. Mine in my vehicle have always rested between 12.9-13.1. Same goes for the D975 in my granddad's camaro. Sounds like a drain somewhere or dead/dying battery. Yes thats voltage first thing. It has been dipping into the 30's, which is when the starting problems started. I think it was on its way out, and the cold is finishing it off. It did go through 2 German winters and a boat ride across the Atlantic. Time for a new one. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 the voltages seem to drop in the winter, mine seems to rest at around 12.6-12.3 depending on how cold it is, I charge mine on the intellecharger every night, only 2 years old with a d3100 and a d3400, these batteries should easily last 5 years or more if you take care of them.. :/ Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Any battery shops local...could get it load tested Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Battery is done for sure. Was at 12 volts at midnight when I went to work. By the time I went to the gym, it was resting at 11.9. Another tell-tell sign, my alt is steady charging at 14.4, it usually charges in the mid 13's. Got a new one on the way, just hope it makes it before I get stuck somewhere. Before any body says it, there is no draw from anything while the car is off, I disconnected my HU, amp, radar, and phone charger, and all battery and big connections are tight. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Try a couple charge/discharge cycles? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 With what charger? Blue has one, but its too late. Ill try it once the new one gets here, as it will need a charge anyway. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) The one I have really isn't good for the xs batteries since it charges at 15.5 or so. Hear that is too much of a charge on them and causes them to gas and not last as long. I'm still trying to find a charger that works well besides the xs intelicharger. 200 bones is a lot of money for me right now considering my hours at work are getting cut by 10 to 20 hours a week starting on January 1st. Thanks Obama Care.... Edited December 17, 2012 by Blue Quote formerly known as Blue86f150 its a 4th order just because its tuned in the 40z doesnt mean it wont reach down and jiggle your balls at sub 30 hz frequencies. Regardless if they were dipped platinum and were stuffed in Beyonce's twat.....way too fucking exspensive this sux camel dicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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