Thus spake Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> :

>Greg <nospam@null.net> wrote in news:BHRTm.548$%E6.340@newsfe06.iad:
>
>> dilbert firestorm wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Yeah, I know its moot. but this the kind of job I could have done
>>> myself. it ain't that hard to replace a battery is it?
>>
>>
>> It should be one of the easier things you can do.
>> The only issue I'm aware of is the need to reset the radio security code.
>
>
>
>That, plus all the ECM/PCM "relearn" stuff. It will take a few days for the
>car to feel "right" again as the ECM/PCM does all its relearning.
>
>A BIG word of warning: do NOT overtighten the terminal nuts. They are
>tightened ONLY until the terminal cannot be easily rotated with light hand
>pressure. And it helps to support the other side of the terminal as you
>turn the nut.

Also important (many a young man learned this one the hard way, I
learned by observation): attach the hot terminal (positive) first,
then the ground (negative). Done the other way around and you might
find yourself part of the circuit. 12 volts DC SHOULDN'T kill you,
but it can hurt.

>
>If you overtighten the terminal nuts, you flex the terminal post in the
>case, causing the case/post seal to break. That's when you get that green,
>fuzzy corrosion.
>
>As for the radio code:
><http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/radiocode.html>
--

- dillon I am not invalid

I love my country, It's my government I fear.

Hey, turnabout's fair play.

 

QUAKEnSHAKE wrote:
> Where do you people live that you need to change batteries after 4-5
> years?
>
> I live in Northern Illinois temps can range from -30F to 102F.
>
> 1988-1997 Had Ford Escort never changed battery never a problem.
> 1997-2006 Had Ford Probe GT never changed battery never a problem.
> In each of these vehicles had nice stereo systems (3 amps, 1000watts, 2
> 15"subs) sucking power at times. No battery issues.
> Wifes 1995 Grand Am bought nov 1994 replaced battery dec 2007.
> I have now a 2005 Pilot not even close to thinking about changing the
> battery.

I've been wondering the same thing. My 2001 Accord has the original
battery in it and there are no issues with it at all. I have owned it
since December 16th of 2000. For that matter, the only things that have
been replaced in its 208,250 kilometres are the rotors and pads, timing
belt and water pump, air and cabin filtres and the two rear wheel
bearings since it was new. Along with the usual oil and filtre changes
and tires in its life.

 

QUAKEnSHAKE wrote:
> Where do you people live that you need to change batteries after 4-5
> years?
>
> I live in Northern Illinois temps can range from -30F to 102F.
>
> 1988-1997 Had Ford Escort never changed battery never a problem.
> 1997-2006 Had Ford Probe GT never changed battery never a problem.
> In each of these vehicles had nice stereo systems (3 amps, 1000watts, 2
> 15"subs) sucking power at times. No battery issues.
> Wifes 1995 Grand Am bought nov 1994 replaced battery dec 2007.
> I have now a 2005 Pilot not even close to thinking about changing the
> battery.
>
> Ray
>

Well, I live in Arizona, temps range 20F to 120F, usually six months out
of the year it's 100+. I don't remember getting much more than three
years out of a battery, Ford, Chevy, Mazda, Toyota, doesn't much matter.
And I'm pretty diligent about keeping them filled & terminals clean.
We'll see how the 08 CR-V does...it's just over 2 yrs old now but just
hit 10K miles the other day and spends a lot of its time garaged.

 

On 12/11/09 7:03 PM, in article
29128-4B22EBC8-2042@storefull-3172.bay.webtv.net, "QUAKEnSHAKE"
<QUAKEnSHAKE@webtv.net> wrote:

> Where do you people live that you need to change batteries after 4-5
> years?
>
> I live in Northern Illinois temps can range from -30F to 102F.
>
> 1988-1997 Had Ford Escort never changed battery never a problem.
> 1997-2006 Had Ford Probe GT never changed battery never a problem.
> In each of these vehicles had nice stereo systems (3 amps, 1000watts, 2
> 15"subs) sucking power at times. No battery issues.
> Wifes 1995 Grand Am bought nov 1994 replaced battery dec 2007.
> I have now a 2005 Pilot not even close to thinking about changing the
> battery.
>
> Ray
>

I used to live in Northern Illinois. I used to get 6-8 years on a battery
when I lived there.

The thing is, you only see those temperature extremes for a couple of days,
maybe a week, in any given year. (actually in the 18 years I lived in
Northern Illinois the coldest it ever got was -22F & that only lasted 2
days).

You also only get a few days of 102F, maybe a week or two in the high 90's
if its a really bad summer.

Here in Texas we get a month or two of 100+F. Its death on batteries. 2-3
years on a battery is considered a success, & that assumes constant
maintenance in the summer to insure the cells don't dry out. The longest I
ever got out of a battery here was an OEM Nissan battery from Japan in an
Infiniti that lasted 6 years. I have yet to encounter a Honda battery that
lasts longer then 3 years here.

 

Hi,

I just bought an 06 Civic which has Honda battery that I assume is the
original. This battery says "guaranteed 100 months". I'm really
impressed with the car, first Honda I have owned. I have had Nissans
for 15 years. To me as an engineer Honda's design and quality are
excellent. If the battery lasts for 100 months it will be a revalation
to me. Most of the batteries I have had of late, Autozone, WalMart,
Advance Auto have lasted 3-4 years. Tha'ts in Maryland where
temperatures range from 20F to 110F.

Al Moodie.

 

On 12/14/09 7:37 AM, in article dhfci51arog53ne0sgeb16kqp712je7jsa@4ax.com,
"Al Moodie" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just bought an 06 Civic which has Honda battery that I assume is the
> original. This battery says "guaranteed 100 months". I'm really
> impressed with the car, first Honda I have owned. I have had Nissans
> for 15 years. To me as an engineer Honda's design and quality are
> excellent. If the battery lasts for 100 months it will be a revalation
> to me. Most of the batteries I have had of late, Autozone, WalMart,
> Advance Auto have lasted 3-4 years. Tha'ts in Maryland where
> temperatures range from 20F to 110F.
>
> Al Moodie.

That 100 month guarantee means the same thing as when it is printed on a
die-hard or some other brand. That's the length of time they will pro-rate
the price of the replacement when it fails.

 

Al Moodie wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just bought an 06 Civic which has Honda battery that I assume is the
> original. This battery says "guaranteed 100 months". I'm really
> impressed with the car, first Honda I have owned. I have had Nissans
> for 15 years. To me as an engineer Honda's design and quality are
> excellent. If the battery lasts for 100 months it will be a revalation
> to me. Most of the batteries I have had of late, Autozone, WalMart,
> Advance Auto have lasted 3-4 years. Tha'ts in Maryland where
> temperatures range from 20F to 110F.
>
> Al Moodie.

While 100 months (8+ years!) would be nice, 3-4 years in MD is less than
I get in upstate NY where my batteries typically last 6-7 years. I'd
expect them to last a year or two longer in MD. If you still have that
car, you might want to check to make sure your charging system is up to
snuff.

--
JRE

 

On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:20:38 -0600, "E. Meyer" <e.p.meyer@verizon.net>
wrote:

>On 12/11/09 7:03 PM, in article
>29128-4B22EBC8-2042@storefull-3172.bay.webtv.net, "QUAKEnSHAKE"
><QUAKEnSHAKE@webtv.net> wrote:
>
>> Where do you people live that you need to change batteries after 4-5
>> years?
>>
>> I live in Northern Illinois temps can range from -30F to 102F.
>>
>> 1988-1997 Had Ford Escort never changed battery never a problem.
>> 1997-2006 Had Ford Probe GT never changed battery never a problem.
>> In each of these vehicles had nice stereo systems (3 amps, 1000watts, 2
>> 15"subs) sucking power at times. No battery issues.
>> Wifes 1995 Grand Am bought nov 1994 replaced battery dec 2007.
>> I have now a 2005 Pilot not even close to thinking about changing the
>> battery.
>>
>> Ray
>>
>
>I used to live in Northern Illinois. I used to get 6-8 years on a battery
>when I lived there.
>
>The thing is, you only see those temperature extremes for a couple of days,
>maybe a week, in any given year. (actually in the 18 years I lived in
>Northern Illinois the coldest it ever got was -22F & that only lasted 2
>days).
>
>You also only get a few days of 102F, maybe a week or two in the high 90's
>if its a really bad summer.
>
>Here in Texas we get a month or two of 100+F. Its death on batteries. 2-3
>years on a battery is considered a success, & that assumes constant
>maintenance in the summer to insure the cells don't dry out. The longest I
>ever got out of a battery here was an OEM Nissan battery from Japan in an
>Infiniti that lasted 6 years. I have yet to encounter a Honda battery that
>lasts longer then 3 years here.


I'm a little late in my reply here but I used to live in NY and I
think I got about 4 to 5 years typical lifespan. I now live in Texas
and 3 yrs is the norm, 4 if you are lucky and 5 is on borrowed time.
Also to the OP, some auto parts stores will test your battery for you
free. I know they do this in Texas because I once had it done for
free. I agree with others, likely 5 year old battery might need to
be replace. Of course the first thing I'd check is the connections
to the battery to see if they are tight and not corroded but even so,
5 year old battery is probably not worth keeping especially if the
mechanic said so.