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Offline josho

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Weak starting
« on: September 17, 2009, 09:58:07 AM »
Hi guys, since yesterday, I encounter weak starting of engine. What could be the issue? Is my sparkplug finishing or car battery etc?

Recently, my car battery went flat for no good reason.

On Monday, I reached my office, attempted to lock the car using the knob on the door, beeping was heard. I took out my remote key and tried locking it, but it does not work. So, I tried with manual way.

Until when i get back to my car after work. My car cannot start up at all. I tried with the key but it still does not work. Thought my remote battery went flat, I went to buy CR2025 batt and replace it. From far, I tried locking n unlocking the car, I saw weak faint light on my car.

I called for jump start company to help me . Paid $30. Went to workshop and ask the mech to check e battery for me. Mech checked e car batt and assured that it is still working fine. Even the legend shown that green is OK. (I checked for myself that my Car Batt is in green stage).

Car batt is 1.5yr old. maintenance free. GP brand.

I never leave my light on at all. Assuming that the car batt went flat after i off e engine?

Now im experiencing weak starting of car.
Anyone know e reason?

Thanks
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Offline NSman

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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 11:06:00 AM »
since you changed ur i-key batt & checked the car battery are working fine, could it be your igintion coil??

to me, car batt is 1.5 yr old, is time to change altho it show OK on any tester. why not get another car batt to test it out 1st??
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 11:20:11 AM »
Hmm... thanks NSman... Im thinking when i should go down to workshop for checking. Hope it can last until tomorrow or Saturday tho.

Got to check entirely... sigh... :(
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 10:46:23 PM »
Quote from: josho on September 17, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Hmm... thanks NSman... Im thinking when i should go down to workshop for checking. Hope it can last until tomorrow or Saturday tho.

Got to check entirely... sigh... :(

Why don't you ask your mechanic to hook up a fully charged battery and see what happens. Most workshop have spare batteries that are still working.
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 05:31:28 PM »
Thanks. I changed the battery already. Apparently, both side of the battery were bloated out. For now, my car still works fine. *phew*  :thumbsup:
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 10:38:18 PM »
Ahhhh... how the workshop mech assured you the your batt is still working fine. Even the legend shown that green is OK. Dun he noticed the side of batt is already bloated out??
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 11:54:15 PM »
after stopping the car for 10 min to get my breakfast, came back couldnt start up. I just changed the stock battery in Dec08, so it less than 10 months. called up Nissan sevice centre and they send the mobile van over to change the battery for me. since its less than a year, they replaced the battery FOC but i have to pay $37.50 for the labour charge.
Nowaday the battery really cant last long,
Lucky for me it failed within the warranty period and got it replaced FOC.
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 09:55:31 AM »
Quote from: NSman on September 23, 2009, 10:38:18 PM
Ahhhh... how the workshop mech assured you the your batt is still working fine. Even the legend shown that green is OK. Dun he noticed the side of batt is already bloated out??

I guessed it is still ok back then until few days later. It is pretty dark when I reach the shop for checking. Anyway, now everything is back normal, so it is ok. =)
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 09:57:40 AM »
Quote from: just on September 23, 2009, 11:54:15 PM
after stopping the car for 10 min to get my breakfast, came back couldnt start up. I just changed the stock battery in Dec08, so it less than 10 months. called up Nissan sevice centre and they send the mobile van over to change the battery for me. since its less than a year, they replaced the battery FOC but i have to pay $37.50 for the labour charge.
Nowaday the battery really cant last long,
Lucky for me it failed within the warranty period and got it replaced FOC.

Lucky for ya, man. At least now the car stable, right?

I do agree about the lasting. I never know battery last 1 yr plus only. ha!
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 01:21:35 PM »
hmm.. weird.. my previous ride sunny seems to last quite well...  :confused1:
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 08:59:35 PM »
My last ride did not change battery for 4 years.
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2009, 12:29:20 AM »
Quote from: just on September 23, 2009, 11:54:15 PM
after stopping the car for 10 min to get my breakfast, came back couldnt start up. I just changed the stock battery in Dec08, so it less than 10 months. called up Nissan sevice centre and they send the mobile van over to change the battery for me. since its less than a year, they replaced the battery FOC but i have to pay $37.50 for the labour charge.
Nowaday the battery really cant last long,
Lucky for me it failed within the warranty period and got it replaced FOC.

Hi, did u change the stock battery from Nissan previously and service yr car regularly at TCM?

They should come and replace the battery for you with no labour charge as well?

Cos they cost you inconvenience as well.

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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2009, 04:33:23 PM »
i service at TCM, my stock battery only last for 1.5 yrs only, died during sunday afternoon i called the mobile service paid for the labor charge and 50% discount for battery. 10 months later the battery died again i called for the mobile service to come and change the battery, paid for the labour charge $37.50 and FOC for the battery replacement.  you sure they can waive the labour charges? next time will bargain on this.
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2009, 04:26:20 PM »
Quote from: just on September 28, 2009, 04:33:23 PM
next time will bargain on this.

U want to happen again ah?  :devil2:
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2009, 04:37:06 PM »
Quote from: just on September 28, 2009, 04:33:23 PM
i service at TCM, my stock battery only last for 1.5 yrs only, died during sunday afternoon i called the mobile service paid for the labor charge and 50% discount for battery. 10 months later the battery died again i called for the mobile service to come and change the battery, paid for the labour charge $37.50 and FOC for the battery replacement.  you sure they can waive the labour charges? next time will bargain on this.


What was your mileage when your battery died at the 1.5th year?
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2009, 02:06:01 AM »
Quote from: clarence on September 29, 2009, 04:37:06 PM

What was your mileage when your battery died at the 1.5th year?
My mileage was 45590km when my stock battery died @ 1.5th yrs
Battery died off again 10 months later at mileage 64156km
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Re: Weak starting
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2009, 03:58:43 AM »
Quote from: just on September 30, 2009, 02:06:01 AM
My mileage was 45590km when my stock battery died @ 1.5th yrs
Battery died off again 10 months later at mileage 64156km

Your 1st battery served you wel but not the 2nd battery.

I believe Tan Chong uses teh FB brand for replacement batteries, which should be quite reliable. But surprisingly your 2nd battery died an early death.
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