is this a Battery Problem? [Archive]

MIRZ

31-01-2008, 08:34 AM

bought a second hand 2003 Vti Jazz about a month ago for wife.

there are no mods at all, very stock car, but only problem so far is that its battery died twice in one month.

once it died when lights left On, and we just dropped young one in kinder, it was only 2-3 mins.

i checked on battery, and it is showing blue ring (as indicator) means battery is in perfect condition.

i m not sure how old is battery.

is it a battery problem? should i buy a bigger battery for this car? any suggestions, thanks.

:honda:

bennjamin

31-01-2008, 08:42 AM

swap with a known good battery (off a friend etc) and you will answer that question. IF it still happens , look at loose +/- connections etc

MIRZ

31-01-2008, 08:51 AM

connections are fine, have checked them already.

i dont know anyone with Jazz, can i try to connect my Accord CD5 battery to test or it can harm Jazz in some way??

Limbo

31-01-2008, 09:15 AM

battery places will usually test it for you for free.

panda[cRx]

31-01-2008, 10:08 AM

when your battery went flat did you get your cvt memory relearned?

EuroDude

31-01-2008, 10:28 AM

Are you sure you didnt leave the interior light on or something?

If the battery is over 3 years old then its usually time to replace it, depending on usage, if its been completely flat before, brand/model, etc..

Considering its a 2003 model, its probably still on its original battery and needing replacement

MIRZ

31-01-2008, 12:42 PM

Panda[cRx] : its a manual car, but every time it happened, it lost its L per 100km data, and it took a while to calsulate it properly.

EuroDude: i think same, most probably it has original battery.

battery in my other car accrod (cd5) is a century battery and its working strong for last 7.5 years.

which one i should buy:

http://www.centurybatteries.com.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=10963&cid=5461&transporttype=2&vehicletype=15&make=126&model=122&year=131&enginecc=0

Option 1: Ultra High Performance Battery NS40ZLX
Option 2: High Performance Battery NS40ZL

pls advise, thanks.

gerard

31-01-2008, 03:36 PM

a friend's car had a similar problem. he had a sparkie check it out and they found the alarm was draining the battery excessively

MIRZ

01-02-2008, 07:31 AM

car does not have alarm system. its very stock.

blk_shadow

01-02-2008, 07:47 AM

Panda[cRx] : its a manual car, but every time it happened, it lost its L per 100km data, and it took a while to calsulate it properly.

EuroDude: i think same, most probably it has original battery.

battery in my other car accrod (cd5) is a century battery and its working strong for last 7.5 years.

which one i should buy:

http://www.centurybatteries.com.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=10963&cid=5461&transporttype=2&vehicletype=15&make=126&model=122&year=131&enginecc=0

Option 1: Ultra High Performance Battery NS40ZLX
Option 2: High Performance Battery NS40ZL

pls advise, thanks.

If you wanna do test swap, make sure its the same cca.

MIRZ

01-02-2008, 01:49 PM

there is about 200 CCA difference between both

blk_shadow

01-02-2008, 02:03 PM

there is about 200 CCA difference between both

I DON'T THINK ITS A GOOD IDEA TO TRIAL SWAP THEN :eek:

aaronng

01-02-2008, 04:35 PM

You can use a higher CCA battery in the Jazz. It's the max current that it can deliver. The battery will provide the current depending on how much the car is drawing.

dAzLr

01-02-2008, 08:12 PM

if u have a set of multi-meters maybe check for leakage of batter current (A -amperes) to see if something is draining the batter while the car is closed an everything is off

Nepolian

02-02-2008, 01:53 PM

Take it to an auto elec if really keen and they'll have a load tester which can be connected up to your battery to see if its good.

Sometimes older battery may indicat that they're good as in holding over 12v but a crap under load.

As with CCA, you have a Jazz, cant see any problems with any CCA. Lawnmower battery may even start it :)

FkjAccord

02-02-2008, 03:19 PM

From the looks of things i dont believe its a battery problem..

aaronng

02-02-2008, 07:13 PM

I reckon the battery has been drained before and now it is not holding much charge. Get it properly tested.

MIRZ

02-02-2008, 08:51 PM

thanks guys, i think as first step, will take it to Autobarn and let them battery power. if its good then have to investigate any other possible issue.

otherwise will have to buy new battery.

aaronng

02-02-2008, 09:34 PM

Don't spend too much and in the end be out of pocket for almost the same amount as a new battery ($90)

MIRZ

03-02-2008, 12:12 AM

i will only go for battery test first and post here its outcome for further suggestion. as battery test is free of cost.

ultra heavy duty battery was quoted $109 by autobar, which sounds good.

aaronng

03-02-2008, 12:52 AM

I use a sealed ACDelco and my friend uses the Supercharge Gold. Both are $90, the ACDelco is 430CCA and the Supercharge is 450CCA.

MIRZ

04-02-2008, 10:21 AM

what made they are?

aaronng

04-02-2008, 10:46 AM

?????

MIRZ

04-02-2008, 11:45 AM

I use a sealed ACDelco and my friend uses the Supercharge Gold. Both are $90, the ACDelco is 430CCA and the Supercharge is 450CCA.

i mean ACDelco and Supercharge Gold, are they brand names for batteries or made by some other Brand, like Exide or .....

sorry, last time i bouhgt battery in mid 2000 and that was Century Battery (still going good), so i dont know much about battery names.

aaronng

04-02-2008, 12:29 PM

i mean ACDelco and Supercharge Gold, are they brand names for batteries or made by some other Brand, like Exide or .....

sorry, last time i bouhgt battery in mid 2000 and that was Century Battery (still going good), so i dont know much about battery names.

No idea, but they are both good for the price. :)