Seeking Solutions for Weak Battery and Flickering Lights Issue in 2020 Nissan Skyline

Hey fellow car enthusiasts, I've run into a bit of a puzzler with my 2020 Nissan Skyline. Lately, it's been acting up with some strange symptoms. I've been noticing a weak battery on start-up and damn, the lights are either dim or keep flickering at times. Now, I'm suspecting that this could be due to an additional battery issue. But I'd love to hear from you guys if you've experienced something similar and how did you manage to fix it up in your workshop. Any input would be super useful to narrow this problem down and get my beauty back to her best. Cheers!

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Hey there! Your story rings a bell. I faced a tweaky issue on my 2018 Nissan GTR, pretty close to your Skyline. My car know-how is on the lower side, but I love to tinker around when troubles like these come up. So, in my case, the workshop guys traced the issue back to a defective battery, just like you suspected. I had to cough up 290 Euro to have it replaced and, voilà! My GTR was back to purring like a kitten. Now for your case, could you spill some more details? I'm talking about stuff like your mileage, battery age and, heck, even the weather in your parts - these babies can be picky with cold, you know! The more specifics you give, the better I might help. Keep us posted!

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Hey there! It's always good to hear from a fellow tinkerer! My Skyline's clocked 92,903 kms, to be precise. The last service was pretty recent and they did check the battery then, didn't mention anything amiss, so it might be weather-related. Winters in my area can get pretty rough, so that could be messing with the battery? Anyway, I'll definitely check your suggestion about a defective battery and see where it leads me. Thanks for the help!

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Hey back at ya! With those kilometres on your Skyline and factoring in the cold cli, yeah, your battery might be throwing a tantrum. Last winter, my GTR was acting funny, stuttering when starting, and my headlights were giving more of a worm vibe than a lion's roar. Crazy as it seems, it was all traced back to a tired battery. A little piece of advice from one gearhead to another. Don't just assume it's defective; get it checked. You might just be dealing with a low charge situation due to the cold, and trust me, a quick recharge is heaps cheaper than replacing the whole thing. And one more thing, keep an eye on your alternator too. It's what charges your battery, so if it fails, the battery won't hold up long, no matter how new it is. Stay frosty, and keep us updated!

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Hello! Absolutely get what you're laying down. You're right on the cold bit impacting the battery charge. The cold mornings lately have been rough; makes sense the battery's having a hard time too. Plus, cross-checking the alternator is a damn good advice. I’ll get my battery checked asap and the alternator too, just to cover all my bases. You've been a great help! Will surely keep you posted. Thanks a ton!

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