Battery Problems

[neenjagtz]

Has anyone had to replace their batteries? I only have 30k miles on my '00 Galant, and I had to replace the battery today because the damn thing died. I tried getting a jump and driving around but when I parked and tried to restart...nothing. I ended up getting an Optima Yellow Top but still, I would have rather not had to shell out the 150 bucks for the thing. Has this happend to anyone else?

[Auto-9]

Yes this is a very common problem it seems. My battery made it to 22k and gave out on me. I went with a new battery courtesy of warranty.

[Wintergalant]

yeah mine gave out at 36k miles i think the problem is that it is too close to the engine it cant take the heat too good for some reason is my theory

[manybrews]

theyre just shitty batteries.

thats all.

[Reelax]

i had to get a yellow top too. it happens to everybody. i attribute my amps in the trunk to the death of the stock battery but, it happens to completely stock 8G's too, so ur not alone.

http://www.raniworld.com/RAAA/109-0906_IMG.JPG
so much better than stock!

[pinoyesv6]

2 things, most likely its the battery. the oem battery isn't that good. but uhm if you are still scared hell, take it to the dealership. u got a 2k and only 30k miles, ur probably still under warratny right? and if there is a problem with the charging system then the dealer will most likely replace it under warranty. i mean if its free then hell, go for it haha

[BlueESV6]

Yup... 2 years almost to the day is what mine lasted.... another mistu trend.... :x

[Gilhuly]

The stock batteries are crap. Mine went a long, long time ago. I'll probably go through a second by the end of this winter.

[neenjagtz]

I've had the yellow top for about 5 days now and I see a big difference in the car. Particularly when I start up and when I use the keyless entry. The startups dont sound as pathetic and the door locks click open with a lot more force. So, yeah, the OEM battery is crap, the yellow top rules.
Good riddance.

[99DE]

Shiat, now you guys are worrying me, I'm still on the original at 75k. That would suck if it died on me, then I'd have to call AAA https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif.

[luxcrusr2000]

75K!!!??? Geez, every stock battery I've ever had, regardless of the car, has lasted me at most 30K. The one for my old Kia only lasted 14K. But then again, it WAS a Kia. :spinner:

[pinoyesv6]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(99DE)</div><div class='quotemain'>Shiat, now you guys are worrying me, I'm still on the original at 75k. That would suck if it died on me, then I'd have to call AAA https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif.</div>

do yourself a favor and just go out and buy a battery. so u don't have to be stranded. u don't know where you'll be when it dies