Battery dead at 64k - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 01-21-2010, 02:07 PM

Oddly it looks like the warmer climate cars are losing their batteries earlier than the northern ones. Toyota must put far superior batteries in the cold climate bound cars.
My expectation is 5 years on an OEM battery. Most last longer but trouble is likely just around the next corner. Our 2003 Ford Escape (3.0 liter V6) still starts like a champ with the original battery. It's mileage is relatively low though at only 107,000 kl. (~66,000 miles). My Yaris will do that mileage in half the years.

Kal-El · 01-21-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Oddly it looks like the warmer climate cars are losing their batteries earlier than the northern ones. Toyota must put far superior batteries in the cold climate bound cars.
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Well, Toyota does make separate models. I guess the ones with the "winter package" come with a better battery.

Altitude · 01-21-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Well, Toyota does make separate models. I guess the ones with the "winter package" come with a better battery.

I'm not so sure about that. I have the winter package and I replaced the battery in the first week because it ran down in the few minutes I sat in the car eating my lunch with the radio on one day. Car wouldn't start after that.

Yeah I know batteries aren't meant to power electronics while the engine is off, but I've never seen a brand new battery lose the ability to crank an engine after such a short period of time as that.

Anyhow, if anyone in the area wants a slightly used Yaris battery I have one sitting in the garage.

Yaris Hilton · 01-21-2010, 04:53 PM

If you want an unused battery to last longer, you keep it cold...

Biggest problem with car batteries in cold weather is increased cranking effort and time. While their maximum output drops.

01-21-2010, 02:07 PM	#1
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Oddly it looks like the warmer climate cars are losing their batteries earlier than the northern ones. Toyota must put far superior batteries in the cold climate bound cars. My expectation is 5 years on an OEM battery. Most last longer but trouble is likely just around the next corner. Our 2003 Ford Escape (3.0 liter V6) still starts like a champ with the original battery. It's mileage is relatively low though at only 107,000 kl. (~66,000 miles). My Yaris will do that mileage in half the years. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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01-21-2010, 04:53 PM	#4
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	If you want an unused battery to last longer, you keep it cold... Biggest problem with car batteries in cold weather is increased cranking effort and time. While their maximum output drops.