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Originally posted by Jvan
the battery is only 2 yeras old on a 5 yera warranty and the auxillary volt meter I installed show a charge of 13.5 volts. The starter tries to start but has three or four slow turns of the motor and then spins fasster and the engine starts.
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2 years is a long time for a battery in the SVX - I think I have to replace mine every 1.5 years or so. This car relies pretty heavily on the battery.
And a 5 year warranty doesn't really mean that they expect the battery to last that long. The warranty is prorated after a short period of time, so after a few years you don't get the full cost of a replacement. They don't think the battery will last five years - but they are gambling that you won't take advantage of their warranty.
I'd call 'em on it and replace the battery. I think that's the problem, and if it's not you've lost nothing but a little time. You're going to need to replace it soon anyway.