So much for my Yellow Top - Toyota Yaris Forums

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 09:45 AM

This thing will NOT start in the cold.

Ive used Yellow Tops in Vegas & In Florida and Georgia without a problem but once I brought it to CT where it gets cold....cant even start my car in the mornings.

At first I could get it to start with a jump from a hand held power supply with jumper cables but not even that can start it now.

Pretty disappointed really.

kou · 01-19-2009, 10:29 AM

sorry to hear.i have never had a problem with the red top.

ChinoCharles · 01-19-2009, 12:37 PM

Well, good to know man. Sorry it had to come at your expense.

pixiedixie862 · 01-19-2009, 03:17 PM

haven't had a problem with my red top. but yet again i live in Cali. So it kinda doesn't count since it never get lower than 45 degrees.

ZING · 01-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Yellow top? Red top? What?

djgoodonya · 01-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Anyone else livng in the north east have any problems starting the car with a yellow or red top?

kou · 01-19-2009, 04:36 PM

the red top works fine in the north east.

kou · 01-19-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZING

Yellow top? Red top? What?

optima battery/red top,yellow top,blue top.

ZING · 01-19-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kou

optima battery/red top,yellow top,blue top.

My knowledge on anything car related is pitiful. That's what you get for living in a country where mechanics charge you 5$ an hr.

EDIT: And thanks :)

CTScott · 01-19-2009, 04:44 PM

I haven't used Optima batteries myself. I really like Powersonic's AGM batteries. They are quite a bit cheaper than the Optima batteries, and I think they perform as well or better.

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 05:03 PM

yea I dont know that the red tops are deep cycle. Anyone?

CTScott · 01-19-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Architect

yea I dont know that the red tops are deep cycle. Anyone?

Yellows are rated for deep cycle, reds are not.

As a side not though, use in a car is not considered deep cycle use (unless you leave your lights on with the engine off on a regular basis)

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 06:27 PM

well I just got back from Advanced Auto using their AGM Charger and the battery failed its charging and diagnostics test.

GO OPTIMA!

anyways they swapped it out with one of their own even though I didnt buy it from them for a small fee of $12.82 and I now have a BRAND NEW YELLOW TOP.

I will now invest in a load tester and AGM charger to keep my new baby properly maintained and charged.

Go Advanced Auto..... WOO!

Im done.

nemelek · 01-19-2009, 06:34 PM

What is the CCA for these batteries?

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 06:39 PM

The one I have now is 620, the one I had an hour ago was 650. I think Ill be ok though.

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 07:22 PM

because Ive got a fairly large system that theoretically demands a bit more. Also the yellow tops are designed for car audio intensive vehicles.

IllusionX · 01-19-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Yellows are rated for deep cycle, reds are not.

As a side not though, use in a car is not considered deep cycle use (unless you leave your lights on with the engine off on a regular basis)

exactly, You need a red top if you want to start up your car properly. cold or warm. please.. the 300amps the start tries to pull each time is going to kill your yellow top.

The Architect · 01-19-2009, 07:56 PM

well I basically got this one for free so If it happens again then Ill be going the route of the red top.

01-19-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	So much for my Yellow Top This thing will NOT start in the cold. Ive used Yellow Tops in Vegas & In Florida and Georgia without a problem but once I brought it to CT where it gets cold....cant even start my car in the mornings. At first I could get it to start with a jump from a hand held power supply with jumper cables but not even that can start it now. Pretty disappointed really. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

01-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#4
pixiedixie862 Drives: Scion xA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: G-Hills, So Cal Posts: 247	haven't had a problem with my red top. but yet again i live in Cali. So it kinda doesn't count since it never get lower than 45 degrees. __________________ Help me reach my goal... Donate for a great cause. Save the tata's!

01-19-2009, 05:03 PM	#11
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	yea I dont know that the red tops are deep cycle. Anyone? __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

01-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#13
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	well I just got back from Advanced Auto using their AGM Charger and the battery failed its charging and diagnostics test. GO OPTIMA! anyways they swapped it out with one of their own even though I didnt buy it from them for a small fee of $12.82 and I now have a BRAND NEW YELLOW TOP. I will now invest in a load tester and AGM charger to keep my new baby properly maintained and charged. Go Advanced Auto..... WOO! Im done. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

01-19-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	What is the CCA for these batteries? __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-19-2009, 10:29 AM	#2
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	sorry to hear.i have never had a problem with the red top.

01-19-2009, 12:37 PM	#3
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Well, good to know man. Sorry it had to come at your expense.

01-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Yellow top? Red top? What?

01-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
djgoodonya the ubernigga View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris 3D HB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ Posts: 25	Anyone else livng in the north east have any problems starting the car with a yellow or red top?

01-19-2009, 04:36 PM	#7
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	the red top works fine in the north east.

01-19-2009, 04:44 PM	#10
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I haven't used Optima batteries myself. I really like Powersonic's AGM batteries. They are quite a bit cheaper than the Optima batteries, and I think they perform as well or better.

01-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#15
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	The one I have now is 620, the one I had an hour ago was 650. I think Ill be ok though. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

01-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#16
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	because Ive got a fairly large system that theoretically demands a bit more. Also the yellow tops are designed for car audio intensive vehicles. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

01-19-2009, 07:56 PM	#18
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	well I basically got this one for free so If it happens again then Ill be going the route of the red top. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

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