how long does a sears diehard battery last purchased it 11/06 now it has died help?

Question

I drive daily do u think that it could be the alternator that has killed my battery, can i have my alternator test to see if it is the battery or the alternator some feed back please

Answer 1

your cheap usual batterys usually last at least 3 yrs. but seems to me that you need a new battery . I know it sucks . but you should have your alternator tested anyway it may be running your battery down and killing it all together . good luck .

Answer 2

Sears Diehard Battery

Answer 3

Since the top of the line Die Hard battery's are fully warrantied for 3 years you should be in line for a new one at no charge. As others have said have your alternator checked for charging output with a volt meter. With the motor running the output charge should be 13.6 - 14.0 volts.

I hate to say this but Die Hard batteries are made in Mexico.

Please have all your battery cables checked for clean tight connections.

I wish everyone dad an inexpensive volt meter. You could check the condition of your battery voltage also. After your vehicle has sat overnight with the motor off the voltage on a good battery should be 12.5 volts. If not there may be a cell with low electrolyte (acid-water) or a shorted cell.

In any event Sears should do a load test on your battery. Within two minutes that test will tell the reserve cranking amps. of the battery which is a true test of it's reserve power to engage the starter Bendix into the ring gear to start your car.



Good Luck !

Answer 4

Diehard Gold Battery

Answer 5

Take the car back to Sears where you bought the battery. If the battery is bad they will replace it under a pro-rated warranty. Have them check the alternator. If the alternator is bad the test will tell you that.

Answer 6

Probably not a battery that new. Take it to Pep Boys or your local parts dealer who offers free testing; probably not getting a charge back to the battery, loose wire, alternator. soelenoid

Answer 7

sears will prorate the battery posible your alt is not putting out,it needs the power of the battery to produce the electrical field to make the alt work,if the alt fails the car will run till the battery runs out

Answer 8

could be you are leaving something on when you get out of car on the third week.it wouldn't hurt to have battery and charging system checked out since winter is coming. i think autozone and maybe advanced will check these for free. it wont be the starter if it goes when you jump it off...you are driving this car every day ? good luck...e-mail me ifyou have more questions

Answer 9

auto zone will test your alternator, battery and voltage regualtor in their parking lot for free!

Answer 10

I bought mine July 2, 1999. I don't think I'll need another soon. You need an alternator.

Answer 11

get your altenator tested it might be bad. but a battery has a life spam of about 5 years.but have seen new batteries last a month.

Answer 12

probably the alternator....good idea to go to auto zone or pep boys for them to check it out.