RE: 2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring (under 10,000 miles)
I took my CX-5 to a local shop for an oil change and inspection. They reported back that my battery tested bad, but they pointed out that the replacement should be covered under my Mazda warranty. The technician reported "battery failed testing - voltage before 9.6 on Load Test." See attached for picture of test results.
Before heading over to the dealer, I called the Mazda dealer. I read them the report from the local shop. The Mazda dealer asked if I had noticed any battery related issues, which I had not. He said that sounds like a bad test. I would notice if my battery was that bad.
So, I headed off to Advanced Auto for another test. The technician there said that the battery tested good, but it is low. He said it was about 80%, most likely due to the car sitting and/or only taking short rides. He suggested either buying a trickle charger or taking the car on a long ride.
I contacted the local shop again. The technician there is adamant that the battery is bad. I don't want to replace a good battery, especially when it sounds like the dealer will not replace it under warranty. I am not well verse in cars, so I thought I would ask you all. Replace the battery or not?
Thanks in advance.
I took my CX-5 to a local shop for an oil change and inspection. They reported back that my battery tested bad, but they pointed out that the replacement should be covered under my Mazda warranty. The technician reported "battery failed testing - voltage before 9.6 on Load Test." See attached for picture of test results.
Before heading over to the dealer, I called the Mazda dealer. I read them the report from the local shop. The Mazda dealer asked if I had noticed any battery related issues, which I had not. He said that sounds like a bad test. I would notice if my battery was that bad.
So, I headed off to Advanced Auto for another test. The technician there said that the battery tested good, but it is low. He said it was about 80%, most likely due to the car sitting and/or only taking short rides. He suggested either buying a trickle charger or taking the car on a long ride.
I contacted the local shop again. The technician there is adamant that the battery is bad. I don't want to replace a good battery, especially when it sounds like the dealer will not replace it under warranty. I am not well verse in cars, so I thought I would ask you all. Replace the battery or not?
Thanks in advance.