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15th January 2016, 11:09 | #1 |
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Conflicting battery information
Last week my 75 2.0 V6 wouldn't start, just the "click click" on turning the ignition key. At first I thought that it was the starter as the lights came on and the fans worked. On checking the battery it only showed a reading of 10V, so all the short trips with lights, fans, heaters, and everything else on had run the battery down. It didn't really come as a surprise, as when I visited Doopydug's, Ben did say at the time that he thought the battery was on the way out.
It didn't take long to bring the battery up to (apparently) full charge again, so rather than mess around I looked for a replacement. There appeared to be a multitude of batteries available, all different makes, capacities, prices, and dimensions. Finding the right one at a decent price was proving to be a bit of a nightmare. The battery that was fitted was a Lucas Premium Type LP096 70Ah, with dimensions of L 278mm x W 175mm x H 190mm. On checking the compatibility charts they said that this was incompatible with the V6! This type of battery had been in the car working successfully since I got it, so I got another the same. It dropped straight in, the battery wiring connected without any tightness in the cables, and the battery box lid snapped in place as it should. At £51.50 including carriage I didn't think it was too bad. Why is there so much conflicting information regarding batteries for these cars? The bonus is, that I now know that I don't need a code for the radio. Cheers, Fifer
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Your battery became discharged due to the laws of physics. You took more out of the battery than you replaced. It's as simple as that. It needed re-charging followed by a regular maintenance charge to compensate for your driving pattern. If you've still got the original battery, buy a C-tek smart maintenance charger (compact and well engineered) which you can leave connected permanently. You'll then have a fully charged battery ready for service on a rotational basis (unless your useage has indeed "killed" it ). Simon
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15th January 2016, 11:24 | #3 |
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I just bought a Vata battery. As long as the battery is a 096 the physical size will fit our cars, with the poles in the correct place-from there it is a jumble of info and advertising hype really.
The AH are important, with 74-77 good for the larger engines and diesels. the other point to look out for is the CCA. Again the higher the better for the diesel. they range for 680-780CCA, hoe accurate/true it is, is another story. Bosh are always going to be better I suppose, but for the money, are they better than the cheaper ones . This was mine (£67) , time will tell.... Dimensions 12v 77Ah 780CCA Length (mm) - 278 Width (mm) - 175 Total Height (mm) - 190 Weight (Kg) - 18.3 Terminal Type - Standard Post (A) Terminal Layout - RH+
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I have the same model car as yours and I fitted one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Type-100-C...wAAOSwhkRWd~W7 (As others have). That was about 3 + years ago now and it's been great. And I also leave mine standing for long periods with many short trips. Personally, I don't think you will find better cheaper! Mine fitted, as you see, a perfect fit! Good luck! PS. The same Battery is £20.00 more at ECP...!!!
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I agree. The 278mm x 175mm x 190mm makes fitting the battery cover quite awkward.
The battery specs and sizes seem to vary a lot, as the 096 is also available in the 175mm height, which fits much more neatly IMO. This is what I have fitted, and are available for under £60 delivered from some places. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Exide-P...sAAOSwYHxWNyjO |
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The 096 appears to manufactured in two heights, 175mm and 190mm. It is possible that my battery box is different to others, but it looks like either battery would fit. Even with the red rubber "boot" on the positive terminal of the 190mm high battery the lid closes without forcing it. With all the different types of batteries on offer it would be great to have a page of batteries that members have fitted to the different models, and their findings with those batteries. Quote:
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I have a type 100 battery in my car, with the battery box lid fitted, so your e-bay information must be incorrect. I never bother with these consumer guides. Just measure the available space and compare with the quoted battery dimensions. What could be easier? Quote:
But I know that you won't be convinced by any of that! Simon
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I'm a great believer in using the biggest capacity battery for the available space. One never knows when a big battery could be needed to get you home if the alternator should fail.
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