another G with a dead battery - Page 2

nestle_!9 · 09-29-2009, 10:33 AM

okei lets see.. I have a radar detector with the wired to my mirror.
no aftermarket alarms.
i drive a short distance from work,, around 1-2 miles
dome lights are off
i dont even put my headlights on auto

battery was dead and infiniti check it(accdg. to them its a good battery)..and charged it for me..right now Im taking off the ipod connection, the radar detector connection. Hasn't died yet since infiniti charged it.Let's see how it holds up

MaxdOut · 09-30-2009, 10:10 PM

Guessing the radar shuts off with the car so it appears, you're not driving it far enough to recharge the battery. The battery will hold a charge for a while (since infiniti recharged it) but starting it does put a lot of drain on the battery and driving it 1-2 miles is not enough to fully recharge it. I'd guess it's going to die again.

aznutx · 09-30-2009, 10:32 PM

seems i've told this story many times but i wanna help so once more

1. yes i have a hard wired radar detector
2. i drive 3miles to work, 3miles back, 6 days a week
3. i have led's in door/licenseplate/dome/trunk
4. my alarm is armed
5. i have a 2008 6mt
6. batteries(plural) tested fine at 3 autoshops, would die after about a day, very sluggish start the first time after charged up
7. after second battery died, i gave up went aftermarket (optima redtop) have not had a problem since, and even have faster/cleaner start ups

conclusion, it's infiniti batteries. (at least for me)
hope my story helps

g37ha · 10-08-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznutx

seems i've told this story many times but i wanna help so once more

1. yes i have a hard wired radar detector
2. i drive 3miles to work, 3miles back, 6 days a week
3. i have led's in door/licenseplate/dome/trunk
4. my alarm is armed
5. i have a 2008 6mt
6. batteries(plural) tested fine at 3 autoshops, would die after about a day, very sluggish start the first time after charged up
7. after second battery died, i gave up went aftermarket (optima redtop) have not had a problem since, and even have faster/cleaner start ups

conclusion, it's infiniti batteries. (at least for me)
hope my story helps

I have exact problem today. The Tustin Infiniti told me to wait for they test or recharge the battery (replaced new on 3/09). What size of Optima redtop battery for G37? Do the local store have it? Or can I replace the other kind of battery? I'm living in Orange county, Southern California. I drive 2 miles a day.

g37ha · 10-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Battery story:
2 years: 2 batteries (16 months and 7 months)
Just come back from the dealer:
They replaced the 550amp to a heavy duty 700amp Infiniti battery and replaced vent control valve. No charge.
Do I need to buy the charger or stater for the future battery drain?

ak47 · 10-25-2009, 10:22 PM

batteries infiniti suck. sear gold ro platinum batteries are really good. and cheap

Loi · 10-25-2009, 10:34 PM

My battery been dying out on me like daily since last week. I'm going to call Infiniti tomorrow, what are the chances of getting a brand new battery?

nestle_!9 · 10-26-2009, 12:46 AM

hmmm it its holding charge--- they wont change it unless you bitch about it,, i was a nice guy ,, so they didnt do anything

aznutx · 10-26-2009, 02:14 AM

just gotta tell them, that it's repeatedly dying on u and explain to them that you've done everything u can, but it just wont hold charge

Loi · 10-26-2009, 12:46 PM

Call the dealership today, they said they will replace my battery no problem but I will have to pay the prorate charge of 25% which comes out close to $30. should I just buy a good brand battery from autozone?

nestle_!9 · 10-26-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loi

Call the dealership today, they said they will replace my battery no problem but I will have to pay the prorate charge of 25% which comes out close to $30. should I just buy a good brand battery from autozone?

wow! you have a good dealership then! ,, you only called them and they are giving you a brand new one! go ahead and get the batt. if it fails you , get an optima from autozone. My battery after being recharged havent failed me yet, but im planning in the near future to purchase the red top just for the peace of mind

Loi · 10-26-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nestle_!9

wow! you have a good dealership then! ,, you only called them and they are giving you a brand new one! go ahead and get the batt. if it fails you , get an optima from autozone. My battery after being recharged havent failed me yet, but im planning in the near future to purchase the red top just for the peace of mind

I still have to pay $30 pro-rate charge for the new battery, so should I just add another $40 or so more and get a good brand aftermarket one?

nestle_!9 · 10-26-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loi

I still have to pay $30 pro-rate charge for the new battery, so should I just add another $40 or so more and get a good brand aftermarket one?

how long do own your car? if its less than 24 mos, you shouldn't pay anything per warranty, red top cost 179 and yellow top around 209.

Loi · 10-26-2009, 04:57 PM

oh really? thanks for the heads up. because the guy that I spoke to asked how old my car was, and I said a little over 1 1/2 year, and he said ok then there's a pro rate charge of 25%. I'll see what I can do then.

nestle_!9 · 10-26-2009, 05:22 PM

yup ,, glad to help you,, check warranty information booklet page 20

09-29-2009, 10:33 AM	#16
nestle_!9 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 941	okei lets see.. I have a radar detector with the wired to my mirror. no aftermarket alarms. i drive a short distance from work,, around 1-2 miles dome lights are off i dont even put my headlights on auto battery was dead and infiniti check it(accdg. to them its a good battery)..and charged it for me..right now Im taking off the ipod connection, the radar detector connection. Hasn't died yet since infiniti charged it.Let's see how it holds up __________________ G37 S 6 speed-navi-volk gt30-greddy-JWT-kics r40 neo chrome-arc-tein- high end SD

09-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#17
MaxdOut Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 166	Guessing the radar shuts off with the car so it appears, you're not driving it far enough to recharge the battery. The battery will hold a charge for a while (since infiniti recharged it) but starting it does put a lot of drain on the battery and driving it 1-2 miles is not enough to fully recharge it. I'd guess it's going to die again. __________________ AG G37X Coupe, Premium, Navi, Spoiler, Illuminated Kicks

09-30-2009, 10:32 PM	#18
aznutx not az Nuts Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,146	seems i've told this story many times but i wanna help so once more 1. yes i have a hard wired radar detector 2. i drive 3miles to work, 3miles back, 6 days a week 3. i have led's in door/licenseplate/dome/trunk 4. my alarm is armed 5. i have a 2008 6mt 6. batteries(plural) tested fine at 3 autoshops, would die after about a day, very sluggish start the first time after charged up 7. after second battery died, i gave up went aftermarket (optima redtop) have not had a problem since, and even have faster/cleaner start ups conclusion, it's infiniti batteries. (at least for me) hope my story helps __________________ '08 G37S 6MT Blueslate\|BBv2 Grounding Kit\|Valentine1\|Countryjoy Mount\|Stealthcord\|SuperbrightLeds\|Redsock on Shifter\|

10-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#20
g37ha Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 56	Battery story: 2 years: 2 batteries (16 months and 7 months) Just come back from the dealer: They replaced the 550amp to a heavy duty 700amp Infiniti battery and replaced vent control valve. No charge. Do I need to buy the charger or stater for the future battery drain? __________________ Lady In Red G37S

10-25-2009, 10:34 PM	#22
Loi Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457	My battery been dying out on me like daily since last week. I'm going to call Infiniti tomorrow, what are the chances of getting a brand new battery? __________________ 2008 IP G37S 5AT - Volks SF-Challenge

10-25-2009, 10:22 PM	#21
ak47 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jerzzzzzey Posts: 204	batteries infiniti suck. sear gold ro platinum batteries are really good. and cheap

10-26-2009, 12:46 AM	#23
nestle_!9 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 941	hmmm it its holding charge--- they wont change it unless you bitch about it,, i was a nice guy ,, so they didnt do anything __________________ G37 S 6 speed-navi-volk gt30-greddy-JWT-kics r40 neo chrome-arc-tein- high end SD

10-26-2009, 02:14 AM	#24
aznutx not az Nuts Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,146	just gotta tell them, that it's repeatedly dying on u and explain to them that you've done everything u can, but it just wont hold charge __________________ '08 G37S 6MT Blueslate\|BBv2 Grounding Kit\|Valentine1\|Countryjoy Mount\|Stealthcord\|SuperbrightLeds\|Redsock on Shifter\|

10-26-2009, 12:46 PM	#25
Loi Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457	Call the dealership today, they said they will replace my battery no problem but I will have to pay the prorate charge of 25% which comes out close to $30. should I just buy a good brand battery from autozone? __________________ 2008 IP G37S 5AT - Volks SF-Challenge

10-26-2009, 04:57 PM	#29
Loi Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457	oh really? thanks for the heads up. because the guy that I spoke to asked how old my car was, and I said a little over 1 1/2 year, and he said ok then there's a pro rate charge of 25%. I'll see what I can do then. __________________ 2008 IP G37S 5AT - Volks SF-Challenge

10-26-2009, 05:22 PM	#30
nestle_!9 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 941	yup ,, glad to help you,, check warranty information booklet page 20 __________________ G37 S 6 speed-navi-volk gt30-greddy-JWT-kics r40 neo chrome-arc-tein- high end SD

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