Why is the battery in the Toyota GT86 so small?
I have complained to Toyota about my GT86 not starting due to a battery flat. The problem has caused me to lose complete confidence in the car. They have washed their hands of the situation. Where do I go from here?
Asked on 8 January 2016 by Pat Smillie
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Honest John
The car has a small, light battery to suit the dynamics of the car. How far do you regularly drive it, and how often? That might be the problem. You may be able to get a higher capacity Yuasa battery the same size that better suits the way you are using the car.
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