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Old 08-15-2012, 12:00 AM
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Lightbulb New Battery Needed.....

We are in need of a new battery as lately various electrical grimlins have been occuring! The power steering went haywire a month ago after an hour of radio on and doors open! Then just this evening there is a digital lock symbol on the lower left side of the dash that keeps flashing even after all doors and hatch were checked and locked!

So I did a search and the size recommended was a T5/47? Does that seem right? Also I have always had luck with the Sears Diehard Gold! Pro's/ Con..... Any other manufactures that anyone would recommend?

Thanks.....
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Old 08-15-2012, 12:20 AM
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A weak or compromised battery can contribute to many electric gremlins.

"Then just this evening there is a digital lock symbol on the lower left side of the dash that keeps flashing even after all doors and hatch were checked and locked!"

My digitial lock symbol always flashes after I lock mine up.. Even my OM says it's supposed to do that.
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Originally Posted by sleeper

My digitial lock symbol always flashes after I lock mine up.. Even my OM says it's supposed to do that.
In 4 1/2 years I never noticed it flashing? Things that make you go hmmmmm.....
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Many varied opinions on batteries..

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...hlight=battery
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Originally Posted by Mrs. DLVRNIT
We are in need of a new battery as lately various electrical grimlins have been occuring! The power steering went haywire a month ago after an hour of radio on and doors open! Then just this evening there is a digital lock symbol on the lower left side of the dash that keeps flashing even after all doors and hatch were checked and locked!

So I did a search and the size recommended was a T5/47? Does that seem right? Also I have always had luck with the Sears Diehard Gold! Pro's/ Con..... Any other manufactures that anyone would recommend?

Thanks.....
When you first lock your vehicle with remote the digital lock symbol is on solid then it flashes until the next time you unlock the door with remote. It's like the LED that flashes on an aftermarket alarm system.
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Make sure you get one that has the connection for the outside vent. Since the battery shares the same compartment you and your passengers ride and breath in, its important.
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Old 08-15-2012, 12:41 PM
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Optima batteries FTW!
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Autozone -
Duralast Gold/Battery
Part Number: 90-DLG
Price:$123.99
+Core: $12.00
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There are few battery manufactures today, easy to put on what ever store brand label it's going to.

Just get the best warranty one you can afford.
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Originally Posted by HipHotRod
Optima batteries FTW!
IMO, highly overated and possibly the worst warranty in the battery industry.......
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