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[5th Gen : 08+]: dead battery after setting for 4 DAYS

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Old Mar 15, 2023 | 03:43 AM
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After setting 3- 4 days 30 deg temps my 2018 caravan acts as if the battery is dead, but after charging at 10 amps for 5 minutes will start. The battery is less than a year old any ideas ?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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Bad battery. Get it load tested. Could be a bad cell.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2023 | 08:38 AM
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Could be, but the battery is less than a year old,
I checked the alternator with a VAT 45, before replacing with this battery (under warranty).
 
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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 07:49 AM
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Bought a brand new battery once. 3 days later it was dead. Bad cell. Don't discount the simple things.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 11:06 AM
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Good call
I tested it this morning and it tested bad it was two weeks past a year old , Thats two batteries in three years
I got it replaced this morning No charge!!
I guy at the parts store said they have a failure rate of 1 out of 20
In really wonder if these AGM batteries are worth the trouble.
 
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