If the flashing continues, then the battery may need to be replaced. Afterwards, try charging the battery again. Refer to the rechargeable battery does not charge properly using the supplied battery charger article for details. The slow flash should stop after a short while or after the temperature returns to a suitable range between 50☏ and 86☏ (10☌ and 30☌).įast flashing indicates a poor connection between the battery and charger or a problem with the battery pack. Slow flashing occurs if the battery has not been charged for a long time or if the environmental temperature is not suitable for charging the battery. The CHARGE lamp may flash fast (multiple times a second) or slow (around 1.5 second intervals), depending on the cause.
I learned all this from an engineer I worked with who use to work at Gould Battery.The CHARGE light may flash for the following reasons: But what reserve capacity is also good for is, for modern vehicles with all the modules/computers that have Keep Alive/Program memories, a higher reserve capacity can prevent the battery from going flat if the vehicle sits for long periods of time. This rating depends on if wipers/headlights are on for the driving conditions. This indicates in minutes how long the battery will operate the electrical system in a vehicle if the charging system were to fail. The next to check is the reserve capacity of the battery. And if there’s a wind chill of -30 degrees, this feature could save your life. This determines how long the battery will attempt to try to operate the starter at zero degrees. The next thing to check is the Cold Cranking Amp’s the battery is able to provide. And unless you have access to a battery charger with removes sulfation, don’t expect long battery life. If the battery is more than three months old, it can begin to sulfate from sitting on the shelf. And a battery made this month would have a D16 code. So for example a battery made in January of this year would be an A16 code.
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When it comes to looking for a replacement battery, the first to check is the date code on the battery. I usually keep 1 or 2 spares charged up to jump start friends’ or relatives’ cars or to gift to somebody stranded. When they retire they are relegated to boat or tractor detail. I usually replace batteries at 5 or 6 years and have never had to warranty one. My Bonneville takes a special battery that isn’t available as a Maxx, so I got a Die-Hard Gold, 1000 amps, 800 cold cranking amps, and a good warranty!
I also have had good results with Sears Die-Hard Gold.
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Lately the warranty is 3 years Free replacement + 2 years prorated. They have amp and cold crank amps exceeding OE requirements. The car battery warranties have gotten a little stingier as time goes on, but the Wal-Mart Ever-Start Maxx batteries (northern version) have given me very good service over many years. I shop for lots of cranking amps, warranty, and price. Use green for fully charged batteries, blue for LiPos that are charged for storage, and grey to indicate discharged batteries. Traxxas Battery Charge Indicator Plugs make it easy to manage the charge status of your batteries.
Many of my cars are parked for half a year at a time. This is a set of twelve Traxxas Battery Charge Indicators in Green, Blue, and Grey. Since I own 7 cars I know about batteries (buying and using them). “Anybody knows about Walmart’s EverStart Maxx Lead Acid batt? It has 5yr warranty - ie 18 months more than : “I’ve used them (EverStart Max), worked fine for me.”