02ws6 battery issue

**ws6 for life** · 12-07-2013, 04:45 PM

been thru 3 batterys in 9 months where should I start looking first thanks

**pajeff02** · 12-08-2013, 06:14 PM

Ouch. That's a first on here that I have heard. Any work been done on the car? Aftermarket electrical accessories? Is it draining them, overcharging them or what?

***SMWS6TA*** · 12-09-2013, 06:26 AM

damn......

check grounds work on the alternator lately?

**theorangeguy** · 12-09-2013, 07:28 AM

HID headlights by any chance?

**pajeff02** · 12-09-2013, 07:58 AM

I would probably start with some draw tests. First with the key off and then key on.

**ws6 for life** · 12-09-2013, 10:31 AM

thanks I will try that first

**OhTwo** · 12-12-2013, 07:25 PM

If you haven't found the cause are you using the same brand of battery each time? When I replaced my original battery I went through 2 failed Optima red tops in about 5 months. Decided it wasn't the right choice for me and picked up something different. I've had no issues for the last few years. I assume I was just unlucky as others haven't had issues with Optima.

**pajeff02** · 12-13-2013, 02:09 AM

^^ Not the first time an Optima owner has had issues on here. I went with an AC Delco when it was time to replace our battery and haven't had an issue.