tbomb
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- 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4
no big deal here, just figured id post this in case someone has had similar experiences.
i get in my truck today and start it, well, it took a second to start, which is a first - usually it starts immediately - maybe ill need a new battery soon. anyway, now its started and the theft light is on for a few seconds, as usual, but its not turning off. i didnt have my seat belt on either so the little 'seat belt guy light' was on too. as soon as the 'seat belt guy light' turned off, the theft light turned off for about 3 seconds and then it started blinking, and stayed blinking until i got to where i was going (i only went to the gym about 1.5 miles from my house.) when i finished my workout, i went out and started my truck - this time, no problem, it started immediately and the theft light came on for a few seconds as usual and then turned off as usual.
is it possible that my theft light and my battery are conspiring against me? and just out of curiousity, how long does a battery last?...my truck is a 98 with about 27,000 miles. and any other advice, suggestions, or related experiences/anecdotes are welcome.
thanks in advance,
jason
i get in my truck today and start it, well, it took a second to start, which is a first - usually it starts immediately - maybe ill need a new battery soon. anyway, now its started and the theft light is on for a few seconds, as usual, but its not turning off. i didnt have my seat belt on either so the little 'seat belt guy light' was on too. as soon as the 'seat belt guy light' turned off, the theft light turned off for about 3 seconds and then it started blinking, and stayed blinking until i got to where i was going (i only went to the gym about 1.5 miles from my house.) when i finished my workout, i went out and started my truck - this time, no problem, it started immediately and the theft light came on for a few seconds as usual and then turned off as usual.
is it possible that my theft light and my battery are conspiring against me? and just out of curiousity, how long does a battery last?...my truck is a 98 with about 27,000 miles. and any other advice, suggestions, or related experiences/anecdotes are welcome.
thanks in advance,
jason