Mitsubishi Town Box Battery Woes: Fix Your Power Issues

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2011 Mitsubishi Colt (got some experience with basic car maintenance). Last winter, I noticed the same symptoms, weak starts and flickering lights. Took it to my regular workshop, and they diagnosed a failing battery that wasn't holding charge properly anymore. They replaced it with a new one, cost me around 290€ including labor and diagnosis. What's the mileage on your Town Box? Also, how old is the current battery? Could help pinpoint if we're dealing with the same problem.

Thanks for sharing your experience! My Town Box has 76089 KM on it, and I just had my last service about 2 months ago. The battery is actually the original one that came with the car (yeah, I know, pretty ancient!). After reading your reply, I'm thinking it's probably time for a battery replacement. Did you notice any improvement in the overall electrical system after you got your new battery installed? Just wanna make sure I'm not overlooking something else before I spend money on a new battery.

Hey again! Absolutely yes, the improvement was like night and day after I got that new battery in my Colt! Looking at what you've shared about your Town Box, I'm even more convinced it's the battery. Mine was only 6 years old when it started acting up, and yours is the original from 2009, that's practically a dinosaur in battery years! The moment they installed the new battery, all those annoying symptoms disappeared completely, no more dim lights, and the engine started up like a champ every time. The electrical system went back to working perfectly. Trust me, when my mechanic showed me the old battery's load test results, it was pretty shocking how weak it had gotten over time. Given that your battery is the original one and your car's got 76K on the clock, I'd definitely recommend getting it replaced. It's actually impressive it lasted this long! Just make sure to get the right specs for your Town Box, my Colt needed a specific type, and I'm guessing yours will too. Quick tip from my experience, might be worth getting the alternator checked while they're at it, just to be on the safe side. My mechanic did that for me as part of the diagnosis, and it helps rule out any other potential issues. But honestly, based on what you're describing, I'd bet good money it's just that aging battery.

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! You've definitely convinced me, I'm gonna schedule a battery replacement this week. It's honestly a bit embarrassing I've let the original battery run this long, but hey, at least it served me well! Really appreciate you sharing about the alternator check too, I'll definitely ask them to look at that while they're at it. Just hoping my wallet doesn't hate me too much after this! Thanks again for all your help, you've made me feel a lot more confident about what needs to be done. Will probably grab that new battery tomorrow morning. Cheers!