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Originally Posted by JOEMAMA
The vehicle itself is only 3 years old. The original battery died about 6 months later. So the second OEM battery is a little over 2.5 years old. It was tested a few months ago and tested fine. But that being said, I don't trust the cheap Mopar batteries.
I have always had electrical issues - the headlights and other interior lights dim EVERY single time I hit the brakes when dirving in the dark. Its not minor dimming either - it is VERY noticeable. I have checked the ground to the body and it is fine.....I still need to check the wiring coming off of the battery.
I guess I'm going to need to invest in an Optima battery.
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I suggest that you think twice about the Optima. I used nothing but Optimas for many years until Johnson Controls closed their Colorado factory and moved production to Mexico. Then I started having nothing but trouble with Optimas. I've had three $150 Mexican-made Optimas give out at less than two years old. Now I am using US-made Dekka batteries in my truck, but for now I am having success with the $50 Checker house brand wet-cell batteries in my PTs.
You might be able to read this thread at the Turbodiesel register:
Optima Battery Install - TDR Roundtable
Here's the news item:
Aurora Battery Maker Moves Operations To Mexico - cbs4denver.com
A very good Diesel forum discussion
Optima Batteries made in mexico - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com
Your experience may vary greatly from mine!
