Dash message battery related

[Andy5160]

Any idea what this is about? Aux battery was replaced one year ago. Cold crank this morning was a bit longer than usual.
What throws me off is that I also have check engine light appeared at the same time.
Thoughts?

 

[kevman65]

Did you just change the AUX or did you change both batteries at same time?

That message is one of many that can come from a dying battery.

 

[WJCO]

I got that message and new battery fixed it. I did both at same time.

 

[Andy5160]

I replaced auxiliary one a year ago. Main one is three years old so I would start with that one

 

[kevman65]

I replaced auxiliary one a year ago. Main one is three years old so I would start with that one

It COULD be the AUX again. Some brands only have a 12 month warranty and if you got OEM there's a chance it has gone bad already.

 

[Andy5160]

It COULD be the AUX again. Some brands only have a 12 month warranty and if you got OEM there's a chance it has gone bad already.

I have Bosch one

 

[cozdude]

It’s the main battery. I have been getting that message for about a year now, especially when it’s a colder morning. Just to lazy to replace it lol

 

[Andy5160]

It’s the main battery. I have been getting that message for about a year now, especially when it’s a colder morning. Just to lazy to replace it lol

Thanks Steve !!! Ordering one now but when I get to install it another story !!

 

[Andy5160]

Okkkk. Main battery replaced with Odyssey and it starts great. Old one actually was expended and making boiling noises. The problems are in the two images below.
Thoughts? Aux battery is one year old.

 

[kevman65]

After a battery change it can take up to 72 hours for everything to reboot/reload.
Too early to panic.

 

[Andy5160]

After a battery change it can take up to 72 hours for everything to reboot/reload.
Too early to panic.

Not the first battery replaced, guess we shall see

 

[kevman65]

Not the first battery replaced, guess we shall see

I replaced both of mine, about 20 hours from removal to new install, everything came back fine right away.
Others have replaced theirs and had it take 3 days for everything to come back.
Who knows.

 

[Andy5160]

Had aux battery replaced. Message on the dash is gone now. Last time I replaced it from the top. This time I did it from the bottom. For me it was easier to do it this way however here is the catch. If you look at the image of the batteries specifically between the two terminals you’ll see the “fins” so to speak on the odyssey. They won’t let the battery to go in all the way because of the plastic retainer inside the box where the battery goes. So I had to shorten the retainer and all is well.
Super easy. To have all the clips is a plus as most of them must be replaced while reinstalling the fender flare.

 

[bobfriesenhahn]

Why the choice of Odyssey rather than another Bosch?

 

[Andy5160]

Why the choice of Odyssey rather than another Bosch?

Bosch lasted exactly one year. Trying something different.

 

[kevman65]

Bosch lasted exactly one year. Trying something different.

Didn't it have a 3 year warranty?

 

[Andy5160]

It says four on the battery

 

[kevman65]

It says four on the battery

I would have done the warranty on it.

 

[Andy5160]

Update.
Voltage was at 14.4 and this morning it dropped to 12.9. That “A” start stop light is back .
Any ideas. Alternator is going?
Also had to use air compressor today but did it while engine is running

 

[WJCO]

Update.
Voltage was at 14.4 and this morning it dropped to 12.9. That “A” start stop light is back .
Any ideas. Alternator is going?
Also had to use air compressor today but did it while engine is running

Sure sounds like alternator. Make sure all large connections are tight and that belt is tight.