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Ok, so over the course of maybe last 8 yrs been dealing with OEM and Diehard Batteries not lasting more than 3yrs. And since having a company car last 4yrs, it's driven even less so its had a trickle charger on the Diehard battery for past 3yrs. Still it wasn't lasting as long as it should. More often than not 4-5 yrs should be the average...
So I picked up a "GOLD" Diehard this time. 51R - OEM size. I picked up new plastic battery box and associated parts from Colonial Honda since the rest of the engine bay is spotless / like new looking even sporting new valve cover/bolts ect. While I'm in there, not putting old parts back in. Removed the bottom tray to find that the metal platform it sits on had been growing some rust. I cleaned it up with sandpaper, and applied rust reformer ( black ) to the area which will convert and seal the rust. Then applied a coat of gray primer over that.
Upon further examination found that the lower part of the copper exposed ground line from NEG Battery terminal side was compromised. The transmission side of that Y harness was all green. When I barely touched the greenish corroded section attached to top of the transmission it basically fell all apart.
I took photos of the strap as you can see below. It would seem, due to all that corrosion of the line the sole connection from battery fwas going through the small fender strap line.....not good.
By vin for auto transmission the part number is: 32600-SCV-A01
About $50.00 from dealer or less if you go to ebay or order on line. I've applied PB blaster to the bolt for strap end at the transmission. The part will be in tomorrow.
Now, in the meantime.....possibly unrelated, for past several days been investigating a P0141 code......I'm hoping this "could be' related....if not, we'll get that o2 sensor replaced Tuesday. I have my doubts but never know. MPG hasn't been all that great for about 2 months or so.
So IMO, if you have an Element....next time you change the battery, OR having issues where your alternator is working proper but battery not lasting long....maybe pull the plastic bottom tray out and examine the strap below and check that end to the transmission.
So I picked up a "GOLD" Diehard this time. 51R - OEM size. I picked up new plastic battery box and associated parts from Colonial Honda since the rest of the engine bay is spotless / like new looking even sporting new valve cover/bolts ect. While I'm in there, not putting old parts back in. Removed the bottom tray to find that the metal platform it sits on had been growing some rust. I cleaned it up with sandpaper, and applied rust reformer ( black ) to the area which will convert and seal the rust. Then applied a coat of gray primer over that.
Upon further examination found that the lower part of the copper exposed ground line from NEG Battery terminal side was compromised. The transmission side of that Y harness was all green. When I barely touched the greenish corroded section attached to top of the transmission it basically fell all apart.
I took photos of the strap as you can see below. It would seem, due to all that corrosion of the line the sole connection from battery fwas going through the small fender strap line.....not good.
By vin for auto transmission the part number is: 32600-SCV-A01
About $50.00 from dealer or less if you go to ebay or order on line. I've applied PB blaster to the bolt for strap end at the transmission. The part will be in tomorrow.
Now, in the meantime.....possibly unrelated, for past several days been investigating a P0141 code......I'm hoping this "could be' related....if not, we'll get that o2 sensor replaced Tuesday. I have my doubts but never know. MPG hasn't been all that great for about 2 months or so.
So IMO, if you have an Element....next time you change the battery, OR having issues where your alternator is working proper but battery not lasting long....maybe pull the plastic bottom tray out and examine the strap below and check that end to the transmission.