Need new battery

[husker_fan]

My gladiator wouldn't start, took main battery out and had it tested and was told it was bad and got a new one and put it in tonight.

Now I am wondering if I should have gotten a new aux battery too.

Is it possible if one battery is bad it will make the other bad too?

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[Mr._Bill]

If one goes bad, the drain on the other one can cause it to fail. I would suggest replacing both at the same time.

 

[Jefe1018]

Should the battery be covered by factory warranty with such a young vehicle?

 

[Kevin_D]

If one goes bad, the drain on the other one can cause it to fail. I would suggest replacing both at the same time.

At the very least you should check the Auxiliary battery.

Kevin

 

[Hootbro]

For piece of mind, I would have gotten the aux battery replaced also.

 

[jeepers29]

Our friend had this happen to them. Ended up having to replace both. The dealer tried to tell them that the jeep would not run correctly without mopar batteries at a cost of $900 installed. LOL

 

[husker_fan]

Thanks for the replies,

I think I will go ahead and get it replaced, the auto parts store I was at did not have one in stock even if I wanted to get one.

I didn't even try the warranty route, the nearest dealer is far away and the $300 to replace the batteries myself is easier than having to schedule, drop off, pickup and the hassle of it. I ain't got time for that.

Thanks again

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