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Remember, I live in the CPR with all of its draconian regulations. The dealer is supposed to charge a core charge, but didn't; he just trusted me...
OK, the new battery is installed (manufacture date 2011.10.23) and the old one was made 2004.07.01. So it lasted 7 years, 6 months, 5 days. As...
Cool! I hadn't thought of that.
Thanks, Patrick. Now I just have to decide how to insulate the positive lead from touching body metal.
Yep, it looks like there are a few of us who got more than the supposed max of 4 years. I have a hair under 90,000 miles and just had the 90K...
On my 2004, right next to the aux battery is a "Brake Control Power Supply" (BCPS). I'm going to replace the aux battery and have been studying...
No, you don't. I have my original battery that came with the car when I bought it in August 2004. Since it was probably installed in July 2004,...
When you do this, how do you keep the aux battery's positive lead from contacting body metal? Wrap it in cardboard, cloth, rubber?
And you can get an OEM from a Toyota dealer for less. I'm afraid that this battery will be a losing product for Optima as it is a niche product so...
Since there isn't a "General" forum spanning all three generations, I thought I'd ask here rather then cross-posting. Since there isn't a Toyota...
Which model D51; the new D51 this thread is about, or the old style that requires the adapter kit?
I'm still on my original battery since August 2004 - 7 years, 2 months.
No, it's been that way since 1989. Of course I am still on the original alternator, so ... Mazda stopped carrying the Panasonic AGM battery that...
No, they're designed to work until the ability to hold a charge is greatly reduced. Depending on usage and maintenance, that can vary from a...
Re: Results of Adding More Copper Technically, the roof/fender/trunk etc. is the Ground Plane for the antenna, not a reflector. Think of it as a...
Well, my Prius cost less than most cars, and I'm retired but busier than ever. :) Your PriDash looks interesting but I use Mac OS. That said, Mac...
Looks like this is "vaporware" no status updates in almost 4 months. Too bad.
Any updates?
2004, 7 years, 85,000 miles and still on original battery.
OK. I hope it will be usable on other OBD II vehicles.
