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New battery after 6 1/2 yrs.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bludweiaer, Aug 2, 2022.

  1. Aug 2, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    bludweiaer

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    so my battery crapped out this am. need a jumpstart.. drove it home shut it off it would not start, just alot of clickiclack..lol... so new battery is installed and starts fine, will the tranny remember my driving habits.. or should i drive it like i stole it,, tks..
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2022 at 2:20 PM
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    Tacospike

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    You'll be fine

    but damn! 6 1/2 years?! Mine only made it 26 months and currently on my 3rd
     
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    Ya, I'm in my 5th year, this winter could be a horror story!

    Thankfully, I carry a booster pack around.
     
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    When I changed my battery, I don’t remember saying WTH to the transmission afterwards. A quick battery swap should retain info. An interesting test would be to hook up a scan tool if you have one and see what data was retained.
     
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    6-1/2 years on a 2017?
     
  6. Aug 2, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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    Bought in 2016? I got my ‘21 in ‘20. Has 6800 miles :eek:
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    mmm I've only had my 16 for 6 1/2 years......
     
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    The nerve of you having a battery last six and a half years....
     
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    Cedar Taco

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    I replaced the one in my 2016 this summer for piece of mind. I dont like them going bad, especially when its hot as hell out.
     
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    I’m still on my original. :D
     
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    This should have been an "is it totaled?" thread.
     
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    Did you buy 2021 in January 2020?
     
  13. Aug 2, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Bought an AGM battery at Anal Zone 7 years ago and it’s still working
     
  14. Aug 2, 2022 at 3:40 PM
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  15. Aug 2, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    Interesting... I bought mine in November 2017(october production) and it is 2017 model..
     
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    You lost me
     
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    It would have to have been bought in January/ February of 2016. Don't add up...
     
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    OP and you cannot count...
     
  19. Aug 2, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    I was just typing that.lol.

    I don’t do math. I used to be a bouncer, I could never do dates right to calculate 21 so I was never put at the front door.:D
     
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  20. Aug 2, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    Hate to tell you this, but you saying that just gave you a 7 day count down to it being dead

    just like the Ring

    I hope not though :fingerscrossed:
     
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