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Dying batteries

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Riotfunk, Nov 11, 2019.

  1. Feb 16, 2020 at 9:52 AM
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    Ronk44

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    I’ve not had any issues, and I live in cold winter area. I’ve added remote starter and amber grille lights ... still going strong. If/when battery gets weak, I’ll go buy the best Interstate battery available. In my experience, they are the best.
     
  2. Feb 16, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Cedar Taco

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    Replaced my stock battery after 3 years and 40k+ miles with an Interstate battery from Costco. Since my wife drives it most of the time and its the kid mobile, i'd rather have the peace of mind that its got a fresh battery and have less likelihood of receiving that call sometime. Granted the old battery could outlive the new battery, gotta love auto parts, its like Russian roulette.
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    ...hmmm. just yesterday my daughter's 17 Corolla had to be jumped for a dead battery. The OE batteries these days are garbage apparently. Guess I be replacing the Taco battery sooner then later !
     
  4. Feb 16, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    Well, I checked the battery and it is 2 months past the date for free replacement.
    Toyota's warranty will cover 50% of the replacement price which will probably leave me paying around $100. Screw that! Given those batteries track record, I ordered an X2Power for $150 more.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    What's the largest size battery that can fit a 2020? I believe they come stock with a group 24F, or is it a group 27F? Either way, is there any extra room to opt for something bigger?
     
  6. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:55 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Stock is 24F but if you get a Battery Tray from a 2nd Gen with tow package then you can run a 27F.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    You wouldn't happen to have the part # for that do you?
     
  8. Feb 16, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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    It has worked great, and the truck start stronger than ever!
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Thank You.
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    That is the one i ordered. 20% off till 2/29.
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    Do you know the part number for the bigger battery tray?
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    Toyota batteries are shit. 1st one didn't even last 2 years.
     
  13. Feb 16, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    If you do a search it will pop up in one of these threads, it is for a 2nd Gen with tow package.
     
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  14. Feb 16, 2020 at 10:23 PM
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    Mine died at around 10k miles, and I live in Cali, lol.
     
  15. Feb 17, 2020 at 1:13 AM
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    Toyota part # for group 27F battery tray is 74431-0C020

    MSRP is $51.63, but can be found at multiple online places for around $35.
     
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  16. Feb 17, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    exact same issue. my 18 with 16K miles battery was replaced last week. I keep it parked in the garage during the week, and i drive my smaller more fuel efficient car for work. the past few times i went out to take it for a drive, the battery was completely dead, and it had only been sitting for a few days and the battery was charged up fully when i parked it. My charger would only read it at 6 volts, so i knew it was dead.
     
  17. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Sounds like another nice upgrade worth doing. A little more oomph with the battery.
     
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  18. Feb 17, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Even if you don't need a new battery NOW, it'd be good to buy the larger tray now so that when it's time for a new battery you've got a tray that will accommodate the larger battery.
     
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  19. Feb 17, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Yep, I'd go ahead and at least use up the stock battery that you paid for, then upgrade it.
     
  20. Feb 17, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    oneleglance

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    Fanastic info....ordering it now, in Arizona the heat kills batteries but it worth it for a larger size battery for the mental ease of mind.
     

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