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  1. Apr 23, 2009 at 10:57 AM
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    Well i walked out to my truck today and the battery was dead. I am not sure If i left anything on to kill it, but I know the headlights shut off automatically. Any idea what could have caused it or is mine really done for at 26K miles
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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    Wow - I have a '06 that still has the original battery in it... 80k miles too... Wish I could tell you what it was that killed it on you. :)
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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    I know that is what i am hoping. IT has been immaculate up until now, then today i turn the key and clickclickclickclickclickclickclickclick
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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    I'm sure that it isn't anything major with only 26k miles on it - unless you've messed around with wiring.... Replace the battery and see if that works. :)
     
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  5. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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    Im gonna jump it this evening when everyone is done with class then take it to advanced auto to get it tested. This wouldn't be covered under warranty would it?
     
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  6. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:19 AM
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    Quite possibly... I'd call and ask... especially if it is NOT the battery. :)
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:20 AM
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    My 06 battery died on me when I had 27,000 miles. I jumped it, but then next day it died so I just bought a new one.
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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    did you try filling the battery with some transmission fluid?
     
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  9. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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    LOL :headbang:
     
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  10. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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    Tranny fluid goes in the coolant, COOLANT goes in the battey. :smack:
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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    Dgerm, Battery "should" be covered, but I think its a call on the dealers part. FWIW, Honda replaced my Wifes battery when she was clearly out of warrenty. :)
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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    hahahah nice posts! Thanks chris Is there anything i could have done to kill it? The only things I can think of is leaving the map lights on or maybe my door wasnt shut all the way but the doors were shut...
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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    I want to say that the battery is pro-rated.

    You're probably better off heading over to Sears to get one of their batteries.
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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    Interior light shuts off by itself after some time. Nothing off the top of my head that you could have done. Batteries usually last me only 2 years fwiw.
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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    I think your right. Who knows. Try to get it covered, if not, get an Orbital, or Optima.
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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    Alright thanks iso and chris! I'll hassel the dealer and see what happens. Chances are I will be headed to sears or somewhere
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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    From what I hear, the Platinum Sears battery is the same thing as the Odyssey.

    When my battery dies next summer I will spring for the Sears Platinum.
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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    When I got my oil changed at 30k miles they swapped in a battery cuz they said mine was going dead. I would think your warrenty would cover as mine did.
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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    Ya i just called toyota and the dealer. Toyota told me it is replaceable under warranty and the dealer asked if I would be able to get it in on my own, and if not they would pick it up.
    I am going to be honest I have only had excellent experiences with my dealer down here!
     
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    good news!!
     
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