2006 5.9 cummins

[Polaraco]

I know now thanks man This helps allot
Its very cold in norway so i will get some batteries with all these specs.


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Just for the heck of it, did you happen to check the water in the batteries? I see you have those screw off caps. The plates have to be covered. It's not unusual for the acid to evaporate. It's used to bubbling when your charging. I've had to add water after a year on some batteries. Just a thought.

If you have them, Carquest and Advance Auto Parts have a 1000 CCA sealed battery that is priced pretty good. The ones I see in the picture, look like they have been around a while.

Your repair was done well. You really don't need new cables. Just smear some Vaseline on them to prevent corrosion. (Petroleum Jelly) Call it a day.

At this point, if it starts right up with a jump, then you need to focus on the batteries like Dan implied. Many times batteries are condemned because the water is low. I'd take a peak at the water level. It's free.

It could be a coincidence that the starter didn't work after the repair. Remember, the trucks been sitting a week. If you have a bad one, it will discharge just sitting there. It's hard to explain all this. Some day I'll write an article about Car Battery 101.

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[Polaraco]

No i have’nt load tested my batteries. Not sure how t do it. But will look into it when i get home from work today


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I have an idea for that. It's pretty accurate. Pull the headlights on with something in front of the truck to reflect the light so you can see it. Hit the starter. If they dim dramatically, the batteries are either low charged or toast. Go back to what I said before about checking the water.

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[cumminsbadgirl]

Same here with my truck, happened over the weekend, the click click, had it jump started on Saturday, it was fine, then went to start it up on Sunday, the click click was back Took it in on Monday and had the batteries tested, one was weak so I had both replaced, now no more click click , one happy girl LOL


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2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

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[cumminsbadgirl]

I was told since I live and work in the same town (10 min drive to work) that it isn’t enough to charge the batteries, I guess I need to find a job at least 30 minutes away or take the long way home every night LOL


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2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

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[david3gen]

Just for the heck of it, did you happen to check the water in the batteries? I see you have those screw off caps. The plates have to be covered. It's not unusual for the acid to evaporate. It's used to bubbling when your charging. I've had to add water after a year on some batteries. Just a thought.

If you have them, Carquest and Advance Auto Parts have a 1000 CCA sealed battery that is priced pretty good. The ones I see in the picture, look like they have been around a while.

Your repair was done well. You really don't need new cables. Just smear some Vaseline on them to prevent corrosion. (Petroleum Jelly) Call it a day.

At this point, if it starts right up with a jump, then you need to focus on the batteries like Dan implied. Many times batteries are condemned because the water is low. I'd take a peak at the water level. It's free.

It could be a coincidence that the starter didn't work after the repair. Remember, the trucks been sitting a week. If you have a bad one, it will discharge just sitting there. It's hard to explain all this. Some day I'll write an article about Car Battery 101.

Thank for all the great advice. My batteries are 8 years old. Water level is fine so if you think my cable repair is ok i’ll put my new ones on the shelf for now. What conserned me was the rough idle. But as Dan said it was because of my low amp. So i’m not worried about that now


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I have an idea for that. It's pretty accurate. Pull the headlights on with something in front of the truck to reflect the light so you can see it. Hit the starter. If they dim dramatically, the batteries are either low charged or toast. Go back to what I said before about checking the water.

I had to turn off my headlights when i started up yesterday. Because i struggled a bit in the beginning. I had to rew it for a while to make her run properly. Then i turned on the lights and took it for a ride.


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[david3gen]

Same here with my truck, happened over the weekend, the click click, had it jump started on Saturday, it was fine, then went to start it up on Sunday, the click click was back Took it in on Monday and had the batteries tested, one was weak so I had both replaced, now no more click click , one happy girl LOL


"Cumminsbadgirl"
2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

Same here will be replacing both batteries.


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[david3gen]

I was told since I live and work in the same town (10 min drive to work) that it isn’t enough to charge the batteries, I guess I need to find a job at least 30 minutes away or take the long way home every night LOL


"Cumminsbadgirl"
2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

I use an other car for work so i have the same driving as you on my truck. A lot of short distances. But then again my batteries are 8 years old


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[cumminsbadgirl]

I use an other car for work so i have the same driving as you on my truck. A lot of short distances. But then again my batteries are 8 years old


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8 yrs is a good life span for batteries, my batteries were only 3 yrs old the new ones are 7 yr batteries with 2 yr free replacement then pro-rated after that so we shall see.


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2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

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[david3gen]

8 yrs is a good life span for batteries, my batteries were only 3 yrs old the new ones are 7 yr batteries with 2 yr free replacement then pro-rated after that so we shall see.


"Cumminsbadgirl"
2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4

Yes i thought so too. But i guess you have bought a new truck before that


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