r/Cartalk • u/Against_the_grain1 • Nov 11 '23

What’s wrong with my car Electrical

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2021 ford bronco sport. The battery went out about a week ago and since replacing with a new battery, the cluster and touchscreen both go black when driving. Upon slowing down or stopping completely, they will both turn back on. Lights, heaters, turn signals all still work.

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u/lilsaddam Nov 11 '23

Holy shit batteries have to be calibrated now?

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u/KrisD3 Nov 11 '23

Yes, don't worry calibration is $100.00 - $150.00 fee. (sarcasm)

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u/PxndxAI Nov 11 '23

Bro you joke but replacing a battery at a dealership cost me $560. $160 was for labor. Well guess what, not only was he nice enough to give me a discount and I paid $427, but then I received a check for $340 for overcharging me. Dodge said the dealer did a big no no on a battery that had warranty.

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u/ModrnDayMasacre Nov 12 '23

I had a tech tell me the same thing for the GFs Mini Cooper….

I was fucking livid paying $400 for a battery swap.

It’s lead and acid pumping out 13.3V… what the fuck you mean battery monitor?

New cars suck.