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YOUR RESEARCH987 Cayman Battery Issue help

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Replace battery less than a month ago, and it's struggling

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I replaced the battery less than a month ago, and it's struggling to start again.
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Check alternator

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Easy enough to check the alternator.
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Replace taillight bulbs

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- I replaced my taillight bulbs with LEDs a few months ago.
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alternator

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I'd suspect alternator first but if you battery issues started about the same time as the LED bulb installation then I may look at that first.
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Check alternator

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Easy enough to check the alternator.
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Check though

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get it checked though because if your spark is weak your going to load your oil with fuel, and we dont want that
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Check alternator

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Easy enough to check the alternator.
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Check though

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get it checked though because if your spark is weak your going to load your oil with fuel, and we dont want that
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Replace battery less than a month ago, and it's struggling

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I replaced the battery less than a month ago, and it's struggling to start again.
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Replace taillight bulbs

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- I replaced my taillight bulbs with LEDs a few months ago.
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Test equipment

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AutoZone and most automotive parts stores offer free in-car battery/alternator/starter tests you just need to remove the battery cover so that it is accessible to the test equipment.
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Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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alternator

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I'd suspect alternator first but if you battery issues started about the same time as the LED bulb installation then I may look at that first.
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POST 1Original post

My 2007 Cayman 's battery keeps dying. I replaced the battery less than a month ago, and it's struggling to start again. I've got a couple theories for the cause. - It has 281,000 miles. Is it possible that the alternator is starting to die on me? (Obviously this will require further inspection by a mechanic) - I typically only drive the car on weekends. My commute is under 2 miles so I don't want to add unnecessary wear by driving the car and shutting it off before it's warmed up. If the car sits for 4-5 days at a time, would that be enough time to drain the battery? - I replaced my taillight bulbs with LEDs a few months ago. They work great, but they trigger "Check Left/Right Brake Light" messages every time I start the car. Is it possible that this is a parasitic draw on the battery? Thanks in advance!

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I'd suspect alternator first but if you battery issues started about the same time as the LED bulb installation then I may look at that first. Easy enough to check the alternator. AutoZone and most automotive parts stores offer free in-car battery/alternator/starter tests you just need to remove the battery cover so that it is accessible to the test equipment. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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If the alternator is dying or dead it’ll take your battery with it.. good way to tell, start it up and turn on the lights, radio and accessories and if The alternator is bad the car (spark) will just die at idle or under load… Of course checking it is another way. I tend to leave the hood open or the glove box open and it goes low or dead…I’ve never owned a car that a light left on will kill the battery so fast… your not alone get it checked though because if your spark is weak your going to load your oil with fuel, and we dont want that

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