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Battery Dead from Lights On for 20-30 Minutes

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kremtok, Nov 15, 2017.

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  1. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    HerculesRockefeller

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    I've accidentally left interior lights on for upwards of 12 hours and had no issue starting the truck, I'd guess it depends on the battery you're using.
     
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  2. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    Good point. This is the stock battery that came with the truck. I haven’t looked at it to get specs; I’m laid up for a bit recovering from back surgery.
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    i like interstate batteries but.....AAA has installed their "Interstate" battery in my Lexus and it lasted only 40k miles and less than 3 yrs.......I really like interstate but quality seems to be declining.......same thing happened to my wife Lexus with AAA "Interstate" battery.....What other batter would be a good choice
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    Stock battery is lame, I wouldn't trust it for 10min.
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    thanks....will Grp 31 fit
     
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  6. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    Doesn’t your truck shut off the lights after 15 min? Mine does. I would check your ground wire
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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  8. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    I’m actually not certain. I’ve never turned the truck off and sat in it for that long. Like I said, we usually rely on the 30 second follow me home or whatever it’s called.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:35 PM
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  10. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    If you have 3a, call and ask for a battery truck.have tech do a full test and get the printout. And maybe have him install a battery. 6yr warranty.
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    Sadly there is no AAA in Alaska. But I do have a friend who works at O’Reilly and they do battery tests for free. I’m sure he will hook me up with whatever printouts and things that he can. I know for sure that if I buy a battery from him that he will install it.
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    I think it’s a 27F if you have the tow package.
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    My second gen battery lasted 14 months 17,000 miles cell went bad , replaced with a interstate megatron never had a issue after .
     
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  15. Nov 16, 2017 at 5:57 AM
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    I had an issue with mine after about a year...not to mention a group 24 battery is IMO way undersized for our trucks. I replaced it with a group 27 Northstar. See how long that lasts.
     
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  16. Nov 16, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    You're right. I don't have the specs, but with the tow package there is a higher amp battery and alternator. Someone will chime in certainly.
     
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    Interior lights are probably around 3~5w, headlights taillights are closer to 160~180w. It's not even close to comparable in terms of power drain.
     
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  18. Nov 16, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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    That, IMO, is a big part of the problem. These are not the greatest batteries to start with. So, depending on how short your short trips are, you most likely are not charging the battery to the fullest that the alternator should. You need a good saturation charge to bring it back up to full charge. After that, a voltage and load test will give you a good idea of the condition of your battery.
     
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  19. Nov 16, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    Thanks again for the insight, folks.

    Yes I’m sure you’re right there. I’ll get a charger at the very least and throw it on once every couple of weeks. Either that, or take a bit of a drive once a week.
     
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  20. Nov 16, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    Tow package gets you an alternator that puts out about 130 amps vs. the standard which I believe is around 100 amps.

    The tow package gets you a group 24 Battery. There aren't many upgrade options in a group 24 size battery outside of a deep cycle, which isn't ideal for a starting battery but will work just fine in warmer climates. The best upgrade is to an Odyssey Extreme group 34 which is the same footprint as the group 24 but is about 1" shorter. This battery puts out significantly more power than the stock flooded battery though, and will add longevity as well.

    Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other Tacoma electrical questions, we work on them every single day.

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