Need a New Battery (I think)

YeloPony · December 28th, 2009, 02:00 PM

So I got up this morning and was happy to see no snow/rain forcast so I went to start up the stang and *tick tick tick...* nothing.. lights still come on, but the starter won't even turn.. I'm guessing the battery is dying.. it's been parked for a week or so, and it' been below 40 (the car's in the garage)..

Considering it's an 01, I"m the 3rd owner I won't be surpised if the batt is dead, I'll put a mutlimeter on it when I get home, just wondering if anyone has any new battery brand recommendations?

MikeJones · December 28th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Well if its not the battery check if the connectors are on tight enough. happened with my ol 95 gt. just one day decided to loosen up a bit.

wrr1020 · December 28th, 2009, 03:44 PM

The other night as i was leaving a friends house i started the car and the thing didnt crank at all. Turned the key all the way and nothing, no lights on no nothing. I had a big WTF face on, popped the hood and noticed the positive terminal came completely off the battery, how, i don't know. Put it back on and she started right up. Scared the hell out of me for a second.

YeloPony · December 28th, 2009, 05:43 PM

We'll just checked it, it's connected, only putting out 10V.. so sounds like it's time for a new one..

I'm guess the cold helped bring it down, but if it's dropping like that it's time for a new one..

ford6693 · December 28th, 2009, 10:37 PM

optima is always a good bet, especially if you have a sound system

vita · December 28th, 2009, 11:22 PM

I had interstate in all the vehicles we've driven... always a safe choice.

pyschopath76 · December 28th, 2009, 11:24 PM

optima yellow top if you have a sound system. i have one love it
optima red top if nothing too drastic in your car.
i love these batteries and SWEAR by them. cant beat them man, kinda pricey but you pay for what you get in my opinion when it comes to batteries.

carnut59 · December 28th, 2009, 11:25 PM

i got a motorcraft. the bad thing about batterys like the optima is if they go completly dead, they wont hold a charge again.

pyschopath76 · December 28th, 2009, 11:27 PM

i have had my optima yellow top in mine for 3 years, left it running without cranking for hours, i mean hours.....with the stereo running and never had a problem with mine. you cant beat that thing with a stick!!

YeloPony · December 29th, 2009, 11:34 AM

yeah don't need the optima yellow.. looked at them and not worth the price, I have mach sound system now, I'll be putting in a Clarion unit just to get bluetooth and mp3 connection.. won't mess with the rest.. some neon but that's it..

Found the NTB by the house has 1 Interstate MEGA-TRON battery for mine, had him put it aside for me, picking it up today.. $99... ughh..gonna see if they'll drop the price, interstates suggested sale price is like $93

Also I found this if anyone is interested..

http://best.lovetoknow.com/Best_Car_Battery

asiansensation78 · December 29th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I got an AutoCraft Titanium from an Advance Auto Parts near me for $82, pretty good deal for a battery with a 5 year warranty

nateCR · December 29th, 2009, 02:45 PM

go to costco, Johnson control battery's ie the guys who make optima, your battery is 53 at my local store...

YeloPony · December 29th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Well I picked up the Interstate today.. and apparetnly NTB repackages all their batteries, so I was expecting this big green montster.. instead I get their standard genric case with "Distributed by Interstate".. oh well I guess I could paint it green

.. at least it's a good batttery...

vita · December 29th, 2009, 10:53 PM

nice choice

Ill be buying one for me here soon Im sure. My stang still has the stock one in it I think. :idk

Huxley · December 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM

I'd pick a Duralast over any of those batteries anyday cause of the badass warranty.

I can pick up a battery right now for $85 with a 3 year free replacement and a 8 year pro0rate period. >_> Who can beat that?

nateCR · December 31st, 2009, 06:22 PM

costco... 3 year full and 100 month prorated.... ie 8 years 4 months!!!, mine is a number 8 53.99...... nuff said

gray8188 · January 1st, 2010, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by carnut59

i got a motorcraft. the bad thing about batterys like the optima is if they go completly dead, they wont hold a charge again.

False the optima yellow top is the one that can be completely discharged and then recharged.. I just purchased this battery and its great.. I had one in my old truck when i had my 2 15's and i recharged it a few times after draining it a few times..

MaxPower · January 2nd, 2010, 05:20 PM

Optima Yellow Top it is....my present battery is dead, dead, dead....I trust what I read here....thanks guys!!

December 28th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#1
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	Need a New Battery (I think) So I got up this morning and was happy to see no snow/rain forcast so I went to start up the stang and tick tick tick... nothing.. lights still come on, but the starter won't even turn.. I'm guessing the battery is dying.. it's been parked for a week or so, and it' been below 40 (the car's in the garage).. Considering it's an 01, I"m the 3rd owner I won't be surpised if the batt is dead, I'll put a mutlimeter on it when I get home, just wondering if anyone has any new battery brand recommendations? __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

December 28th, 2009, 02:18 PM	#2
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well if its not the battery check if the connectors are on tight enough. happened with my ol 95 gt. just one day decided to loosen up a bit. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

December 28th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#3
wrr1020 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 430 iTrader: 0 reviews	The other night as i was leaving a friends house i started the car and the thing didnt crank at all. Turned the key all the way and nothing, no lights on no nothing. I had a big WTF face on, popped the hood and noticed the positive terminal came completely off the battery, how, i don't know. Put it back on and she started right up. Scared the hell out of me for a second. __________________

December 28th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#4
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	We'll just checked it, it's connected, only putting out 10V.. so sounds like it's time for a new one.. I'm guess the cold helped bring it down, but if it's dropping like that it's time for a new one.. __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

December 28th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#7
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	optima yellow top if you have a sound system. i have one love it optima red top if nothing too drastic in your car. i love these batteries and SWEAR by them. cant beat them man, kinda pricey but you pay for what you get in my opinion when it comes to batteries. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

December 28th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#5
ford6693 Regular 03 GT, 68 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N. Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 330 iTrader: 1 reviews	optima is always a good bet, especially if you have a sound system

December 28th, 2009, 11:25 PM	#8
carnut59 Enthusiast 2001 gt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 773 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got a motorcraft. the bad thing about batterys like the optima is if they go completly dead, they wont hold a charge again.

December 28th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#9
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have had my optima yellow top in mine for 3 years, left it running without cranking for hours, i mean hours.....with the stereo running and never had a problem with mine. you cant beat that thing with a stick!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

December 29th, 2009, 11:34 AM	#10
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah don't need the optima yellow.. looked at them and not worth the price, I have mach sound system now, I'll be putting in a Clarion unit just to get bluetooth and mp3 connection.. won't mess with the rest.. some neon but that's it.. Found the NTB by the house has 1 Interstate MEGA-TRON battery for mine, had him put it aside for me, picking it up today.. $99... ughh..gonna see if they'll drop the price, interstates suggested sale price is like $93 Also I found this if anyone is interested.. http://best.lovetoknow.com/Best_Car_Battery __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

December 29th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#11
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	I got an AutoCraft Titanium from an Advance Auto Parts near me for $82, pretty good deal for a battery with a 5 year warranty __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

December 29th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#12
nateCR Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	go to costco, Johnson control battery's ie the guys who make optima, your battery is 53 at my local store...

December 29th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#13
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well I picked up the Interstate today.. and apparetnly NTB repackages all their batteries, so I was expecting this big green montster.. instead I get their standard genric case with "Distributed by Interstate".. oh well I guess I could paint it green .. at least it's a good batttery... __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

December 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#15
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd pick a Duralast over any of those batteries anyday cause of the badass warranty. I can pick up a battery right now for $85 with a 3 year free replacement and a 8 year pro0rate period. >_> Who can beat that?

December 31st, 2009, 06:22 PM	#16
nateCR Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	costco... 3 year full and 100 month prorated.... ie 8 years 4 months!!!, mine is a number 8 53.99...... nuff said

January 2nd, 2010, 05:20 PM	#18
MaxPower Newbie 1998 Mustang GT 12.7 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Westmont Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Optima Yellow Top it is....my present battery is dead, dead, dead....I trust what I read here....thanks guys!! __________________ MaxPower 1998 MUSTANG GT http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-30054/

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