Vehicle: 2005 Explorer, XLT, V-8, 9,000 miles.
Ever since I bought this vehicle about a year ago the battery indicator (in the battery) has been giving me the craps. In the beginning it varied from amber to green and now it is red (or orange?). I have no reason to question the functionality of this battery...it just got me thru a fairly cold winter, but the indicator sure bugs me. Not being a battery expert, can/do I have a good battery with a bad indicator?
TIA, Al in Poughkeepsie
Thanks for your answer. I really didn't think that the battery is/was bad. Your comment about the black sticker is hilarious...reminds me of a 1979 Buck Riveria I owned. Bought it new, but the temperature indicator (in the dash) was always on. I had Mr. Goodwrench (choke) work on it numerous times. They changed the sensor (and/or sending unit) many, many times. Still no fix...then one time I brought it back and behold...the indicator was off. So I do a little investigation and found that they had taped the sensor off. Man was I pissed. To make a long story short...the factory had installed the wrong p/n sensor and Mr. Goodwrench kept on replacing the one they took out with the same wrong p/n. That was my last GM product.
Al in Poughkeepsie
FYI my 99 XLT still has the original battery. 7+ years.
My 99 XLS also has the original battery. But, it is finally starting to show its age. It will be replaced before winter rolls around.
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