Only the drivers door opens with touch, and the start/stop function has the circle with the line thru it. And it goes in deep sleep mode frequently. I drive it every day it’s not like it sits for days at a time. Dealer said battery was good at last service, but it sure sounds like it’s a battery issue. Any thoughts?
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Bad battery?
- Thread starter MSF
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Just had mine tested 6 months later after my last oil change. Said good battery per the tech. Yet I’m getting deep sleep messages, handles not responding, etc. I know it’s just a failing battery but they won’t replace until your dead on the road or it fails that test. It’s annoying. I know this is an issue because I do such short trip driving.
Back on the battery tender she goes.
Back on the battery tender she goes.
I'm not a mechanic but I've found that when I drive somewhere to get the battery tested, it puts just enough charge on it to give a satisfactory reading. I don't know if that's what's happening but just a thought. I agree with Cruising68. Just get a new one. And it looks like a real P.I.T.A. to change
If your vehicle is left outside in the winter and it gets cold where you live, a discharged battery will be damaged every time it freezes. I think newer vehicles have such a high electrical draw during normal use that every start drains the battery down and unless you drive a significant amount each trip it will eventually be fully discharged. If you allow auto start/stop to operate as well, then you may stop and start the vehicle several times each trip which will compound the problem. Either drive it or charge it regularly.
