Battery failure warning system?

[dsrio]

http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/batterybug/

hee, for people who ever experience latio battery die one fine day like me, would you buy this stuff?
Selling at other forum selling for $75, not sure whether it works though 

[totallypatrick]

Will battery just die all of a sudden without any prior warning like car difficult to start in the morning. etc? I do have a voltmeter in the car. As long as the car is started and it falls below 13V means the batt is weak.

[clarence]

My friend has a voltmeter in his car.

One fine day, after parking his car for an hour to go for dinner, his car could not start.

It was a failed battery. The volt meter showed a normal reading despite the battery being weak.

After this incident, he removed his volt meter as it gave him a false sense of security.

[maverick1975]

my car batt failed on me last night!!! and its not even 2years yet!!bloody hell... called TCM in middle of night to come jump-start so started walking around...when tried again after 30mins, somehow it just started and so i called off the mechanic to cancel the order..will send the car in for checking next week...any warning system that you guys are using?

[MadMatty]

my car batt failed on me last night!!! and its not even 2years yet!!bloody hell... called TCM in middle of night to come jump-start so started walking around...when tried again after 30mins, somehow it just started and so i called off the mechanic to cancel the order..will send the car in for checking next week...any warning system that you guys are using?

battery after first year better check dun wait till 2nd year...normally if battery flat all things electrical will failed ie starting engine, lights etc..

[rooneytoon2004]

usually there are some tale signs to tell u the battary is getting weak..eg. when crank start the car it take a few tries instead of 1 instant crank start.

some MF battery also have indications mark to show uwhen u need to replace a new ones. dun noe wet battary have such indiaction anot

[just]

i encountered the same problem also. parked for 20 min for dinner, came back , engine couldnt start. managed to get help from another driver to jump start. thought everything fine, 2 days later when i rushing for my marathon run the car couldnt start again. after the run get my friend to jump start, the battery flat again when i stopped engine 15min for lunch. in the end call TCM mobile to change the spoilt battery. damaged $110. was told the battery can last about 400k km only.

[clarence]

I find conventional batteries that require top up of battery water more hardy & lasting.

Mine lasted 3 years in my previous ride.

[hopeless2212]

i encountered the same problem also. parked for 20 min for dinner, came back , engine couldnt start. managed to get help from another driver to jump start. thought everything fine, 2 days later when i rushing for my marathon run the car couldnt start again. after the run get my friend to jump start, the battery flat again when i stopped engine 15min for lunch. in the end call TCM mobile to change the spoilt battery. damaged $110. was told the battery can last about 400k km only.

Huh..u were charged?? I just sent in my car 2 days ago to check out the batt.. cos i need to jump start 2 days in a row.. they did the "hand-held" test and told me my batt health is at 100%.. and charging rate is at 97%.. so it should be ok.. but i told them to do a thorough check.. cos it is impossible to have to jump start the car 2 days in a row.. left my car there for abt 4 hrs... when i got my car back.. they told me the bill is $110.. i told them to check again... cos i was told my batt is in good health.. y change it without my consent? they told me the previous batch of batts has lotssssss of problems.. and they are aware of it.. so.. in short.. i got a free new batt :) BTW.. life span of that batt is abt 1 1/2yr i think.. and i changed it at ubi..

[maverick1975]

i encountered the same problem also. parked for 20 min for dinner, came back , engine couldnt start. managed to get help from another driver to jump start. thought everything fine, 2 days later when i rushing for my marathon run the car couldnt start again. after the run get my friend to jump start, the battery flat again when i stopped engine 15min for lunch. in the end call TCM mobile to change the spoilt battery. damaged $110. was told the battery can last about 400k km only.

400k??? mine only 35k leh......

[clarence]

Huh..u were charged?? I just sent in my car 2 days ago to check out the batt.. cos i need to jump start 2 days in a row.. they did the "hand-held" test and told me my batt health is at 100%.. and charging rate is at 97%.. so it should be ok.. but i told them to do a thorough check.. cos it is impossible to have to jump start the car 2 days in a row.. left my car there for abt 4 hrs... when i got my car back.. they told me the bill is $110.. i told them to check again... cos i was told my batt is in good health.. y change it without my consent? they told me the previous batch of batts has lotssssss of problems.. and they are aware of it.. so.. in short.. i got a free new batt :) BTW.. life span of that batt is abt 1 1/2yr i think.. and i changed it at ubi..

That was very generous of Tan Chong to give you a free battery on the 2nd yr of your warranty. The usual practise is to charge you 50% of the battery price in the 2nd yr.

[alghojo]

A friend of mine once need to jump start his car, went to the agent wkshop the mechanic check and say the battery is ok and did not change battery. Until now still on the same battery. Is it a 1 off thing?

[clarence]

For older cars, a faulty battery could indicate a faulty alternator.

[hopeless2212]

That was very generous of Tan Chong to give you a free battery on the 2nd yr of your warranty. The usual practise is to charge you 50% of the battery price in the 2nd yr.

my car is past 3 yrs le.. no more warranty...

[david1881]

Be more KS, change the battery every 1.5years or less. 

[just]

400k??? mine only 35k leh......

sori ,its 40k km milage.
mine high usage so 40k km is equate to 2yrs usuage for normal drive.
my car less than 2 yr so have 50% discount for battery replacement.
paid $50 for battery plus $50 for nissan mobile service . with GST about $110.
 

[maverick1975]

sori ,its 40k km milage.
mine high usage so 40k km is equate to 2yrs usuage for normal drive.
my car less than 2 yr so have 50% discount for battery replacement.
paid $50 for battery plus $50 for nissan mobile service . with GST about $110.
 

if change it directly at TCM will be how much? at least i dont need to pay for the mobile service right?