| Author | Message | ||
     Brad W. Boyd (Bwboyd87) New Member Username: Bwboyd87 Post Number: 16 Registered: 04-2003 |
I tried an archive search for battery replacement or weak alternator with no success. These are the two themes I am thinking are causing hard starting on my DII. My LR has only 25k miles on it. I am wondering if I have a weak alternator (not recharging), but then I would have had a dead battery after a short time right? The next thought was replacing the battery (with an Optima maybe!), but I do not want to screw up the electrics by doing something on my own when the truck is still under warranty (I suppose I should let the dealer service guys mess with it...is there a chance they would balk at letting me use a battery of my choice in the replacement?••••••• suggestions or previous experience would be appreciated. Brad '00 DII Elmo | ||
| Chad Mayes (Cmayes) New Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 22 Registered: 04-2003 |
If it's under warranty I'd take it in. As far as hard starting is concerned can you elaborate? Does it turn over? Or is it just dead? A bad battery might not hold a charge and a bad alternator wouldn't charge your battery. I'd take it to the dealer if its close. Just ask if you can get a credit for the cost of the battery and supply your own Optima, they shouldn't have a problem with that. | ||
| Brad W. Boyd (Bwboyd87) New Member Username: Bwboyd87 Post Number: 17 Registered: 04-2003 |
Good advice. When I said hard starting, I meant that it usually takes 3 turn-overs and it then starts. It just doesn't sound healthy. I will just resort to the simple option for now and get it over to the dealer. Thanks again, Brad |
