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Originally Posted by Hittman347
I have a 2014 CC Precedent that had 2013 batteries in it. I checked the water in them shortly after buying it and one battery was low enough in one cell that the top of the plates were exposed. Topped it off, charged it, and 5-8 minutes into driving it the battery light starts flashing. I check the voltage on all 6 and they read in 8.XX except for the one that had low water. It was 6.XX. Is it safe to assume the problem is that one battery being bad?
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I'm far from an expert on all things battery, but would certainly suspect that battery to be bad. That being said the general consensus is that batteries should be replaced as a pack rather than singly. Since I agree completely with that theory, haven't always followed it completely, but have always ended up there anyhow. I would take the time to charge the pack several times and see if that battery recovers at all before deciding your next step.
You may find that even with four, possibly five, year old batteries you are on borrowed time especially if they haven't been well maintained.