So. As frustrating as the battery issue is, the fact that the running 12v system in general also drops to 11.4 after a while and often within minutes after firing up the truck is the most mind boggling. I have done multiple measurements for months now as I’m flying down the highway and the...
I finally had my 10000 mile service today. I asked to have my 12v battery checked and had the dealer argue that the low voltage was fine and I didn't need to have the battery checked. I insisted. When I picked it up the dealer then told me the battery was 0.10v out of range and they ended up...
Agreed. My last car, a 2008 Corolla had its original battery last 8 years. A one year old car shouldn’t be an issue. After the factory warranty doesn’t cover this anymore I’m gonna put in a yellow top, something I don’t have to worry about. A new vehicle shouldn’t make me stress everyday. 🤣😭
Yeah. I’m carrying a portable starter pack for the inevitable. I’ve been obsessing about this thing for quite a while (my thread post history will back me on that) and this thread prompted me to go to a direct measure of the battery at the terminals. I was stunned. Hopefully there is no...
According to Optima's website a DH7(deep cycle H7) is a perfect match for a Tacoma hybrid.
As a side note, in the past three weeks my factory battery has been sitting at 11.4 to 11.8 every time I have tested it. It doesn't matter how long I wait to test it (1 hour, 1 day, 3 days). So, bad...
The battery does hover a bit low from normal gas models. Something to do with needing to keep a buffer and that it tends to run off the hybrid battery most of the time via the inverter.
I am not saying I understand it, I’m just saying what I’ve found/seen.
The pros are wired to the high beam yes. They also have a switch to shut them off even if the high beams are on. I wouldn't drive with the light bar on unless 3 am out in the middle of no where. It is super bright and wide(it would be good for seeing wildlife looking to commit suicide off your...