On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:16:45 -0400, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:

>The replacement batteries aren't the same Korean crap (my opinion)
>batteries that come in the cars. Replacement batteries are made by
>Interstate. That said, you can probably find just as much battery or more
>for a lower price at places other than the dealer. My experience is that
>it's a crapshoot, but I definitely wouldn't want one of those Korean
>batteries in *my* car.
>
>The Korean batteries are typically branded "Solite" or "Delkor."

I can't speak about the Korean batteries but I have had several
conversations with US battery folks in the past that boiled down to
the technology being so mature that the average user will get a few
months more than the warranty he buys. On one hand they know why they
fail and how to avoid it. On the other the competition is tough
enough that no one is giving you much more than you pay for.

 

I would just charge the battery overnight with a 10 amp charger to even
it out. If you can check the SP of the acid in the battery. If you
can try getting a battery that still has the caps that allow you too.
I think Wal-Mart still sells that type.

Good luck.
irwell wrote:
> My 2001 Elantra still has the original battery.
> I have only 40K miles on it, regular servcing
> as per the manual.
>
> The only time it failed to start was after being
> in the airport parking lot for three weeks, the
> battery needed a boost.
>
> This morning the power door locks did not
> operate but the car started and we drove away.
> For the rest of the day the car door locks operated
> normally, locking and unlocking under power.
>
> My question is whether this is a sign the battery
> is on the blink.

 

I would just charge the battery overnight with a 10 amp charger to even
it out. If you can check the SP of the acid in the battery. If you
can try getting a battery that still has the caps that allow you too.
I think Wal-Mart still sells that type.

Good luck.
irwell wrote:
> My 2001 Elantra still has the original battery.
> I have only 40K miles on it, regular servcing
> as per the manual.
>
> The only time it failed to start was after being
> in the airport parking lot for three weeks, the
> battery needed a boost.
>
> This morning the power door locks did not
> operate but the car started and we drove away.
> For the rest of the day the car door locks operated
> normally, locking and unlocking under power.
>
> My question is whether this is a sign the battery
> is on the blink.