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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 07:02 AM
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Hi I have a 2016 model that I bought about a year ago. It always darts first time but you feel like it only just managed to do so. Could it be a weak battery or maybe a starting motor issue?

Thanks for any information.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 07:24 AM
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First thing to do is get your battery "load" tested before doing anything else.
Batteries do not last long in these vehicles generally a 5-year max.
My 2020 lasted only a little over a year.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 09:46 AM
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Welcome to the forum

Repeating what Labstah suggested, the first thing to do regarding any electrical concern is to load test the battery
 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 09:51 AM
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If you don't know when the battery was last replaced (and since you purchased used you likely do not) I would go ahead and buy a new battery so you know exactly when it was installed. Cheap insurance.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chickdr19
If you don't know when the battery was last replaced (and since you purchased used you likely do not) I would go ahead and buy a new battery so you know exactly when it was installed. Cheap insurance.
Good advice ^^^^^
and also before you leave the shop you purchase the battery have them load test it in your presents. That could save you a return trip if the battery is actually not up to specification to get it excahnged.
 
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