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!
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 ).
