2004 Lexus GS 430 Battery

2004 LEXUS GS 430
42,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRPOLO
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I have had to replace the battery 3 different times now within the past year. Dealer did diagnostic test and found nothing wrong with the car but yet the battery continues to die and fry. I use this car very sparingly and there are times when it is not used for 2-3 weeks due to my travelling out of town and having a second car that I use also.Any idea why this is happening.
Sep 14, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Do you know what the alternator out put voltage is, if the battery is cooking, you may have a over charging problem.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 14, 2009 at 6:57 PM
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LEX SO CAL
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desconect the batt if the car is going to be park for a long time
Sep 17, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Either the alternator is not putting out or you have a short somewhere in the electrical system eating up the battery-Brand new battery for 2-3 wks it should be able to start then again it depends on the weather condition
Sep 24, 2009 at 12:17 AM