Gotta love Holden...

[Luke V8]

Last week i had my battery die, 2nd time in a week... but both times have been after me playing around with the car (1st time dynamat - interior light!) & 2nd time HID upgrade, constantly turning lights on and off.

I know that the battery shouldn't die due to these, but its still on its original from 2007 so due a new one anyway..


Anywhoo..

Phoned up holden and asked them about the issue.

The service guy tells me: - "It's the battery, we have changed the type we use now, i'll put you through to spares"

Spares tell me: - "No idea mate, it's the same battery being used as we always have, nothing was changed"

so back to service.. and explained to the guy that i know there was an issue in the past and that there maybe a software update required..

Service: - "hmmm, mmmm, maybe... bring the car down and we will diagnose it.. and then we'll go through and update every computer

me: - great, book it in for wed... how much

Service: = "couldn't tell you, about $60-$120 for diagnostics and then $120 per hour to update each computer and we can't tell you how long that will take..."

Me... "so you want a blank cheque"

Service: = "ha ha.. see you wed"

Today is thursday... forgot to take it in! didn't hear from them either?!? what fun!

[tomholzy]

geez, just buy another battery (good brand) and be done with the bullsh*t updates

[Luke V8]

geez, just buy another battery (good brand) and be done with the bullsh*t updates

It's called light humour .. u don't like u don't read, simple.

Nob

[RUF-60L]

i think he meant the software updates, not ur updates on the happenings with ur car :P

[tomholzy]

i think he meant the software updates, not ur updates on the happenings with ur car :P

hehe correct!

[UFO]

Service: = "couldn't tell you, about $60-$120 for diagnostics and then $120 per hour to update each computer and we can't tell you how long that will take..."

Me... "so you want a blank cheque"

Service: = "ha ha.. see you wed"

wtf?!?! I wouldnt have taken it in either!
$120per hour and "they dont know how long"?? I know know how long ZERO!

Change battery yourself and se how you go.

(and lighten up on tom... he wasnt having a go ).

[Luke V8]

Sorry Tom mate - one of those days! :-)


RAA told me to change too - there batteries any good?