Which uprated battery for my diesel?

Ravinder · 18th November 2016, 21:28

Hi guys

I want to upgrade my battery in the diesel. I notice when I put the windows up or down via the switch, the interior dash lights dim and noticed in the winter it's taking a bit more to start it. Also, I have aftermarket sound system and when this is on, I notice the lights dimming so I'm looking to upgrade the battery. What do you recommend?

Many thanks.

klarzy · 18th November 2016, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

Hi guys

I want to upgrade my battery in the diesel. I notice when I put the windows up or down via the switch, the interior dash lights dim and noticed in the winter it's taking a bit more to start it. Also, I have aftermarket sound system and when this is on, I notice the lights dimming so I'm looking to upgrade the battery. What do you recommend?

Many thanks.

I recomemend you check the connections, earth points, terminals and alternator output before blowing a ton on a battery...

Graham1961 · 18th November 2016, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by klarzy

I recomemend you check the connections, earth points, terminals and alternator output before blowing a ton on a battery...

I agree with this Rav.

MSS · 19th November 2016, 09:53

Personally, I would replace the battery first and then see if there is a need for further checks. A new battery is always going to be better than a tired one that may be a few years old.

I would use the one removed from the car with handheld lights etc. when working on the car.

Either of these will be perfect.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Type-096-C...YAAOSwKtlWlQ19

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Varta-E38-...QAAOSwKOJYKcy7

David Lawrence · 19th November 2016, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mss

Personally, I would replace the battery first and then see if there is a need for further checks. A new battery is always going to be better than a tired one that may be a few years old.

I would use the one removed from the car with handheld lights etc. when working on the car.

Either of these will be perfect.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Type-096-C...YAAOSwKtlWlQ19

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Varta-E38-...QAAOSwKOJYKcy7

Slightly cheaper here

http://carbatteries-online.co.uk/product/varta-e44/

Recommended to me by a fellow forum member last year, usually next day delivered and performing well in my 2 75 diesels.

Greeners · 19th November 2016, 10:41

Recommend the Exide battery, had it on all my ZT's including th eV8

Robti · 19th November 2016, 10:51

Have you ever thought of a secondary battery for the ice ?

Ravinder · 19th November 2016, 13:14

Cheers guys. Alternator was checked recently and reading was fine. Will check earths etc but I think they are fine and fairly sure it is the battery. I'll have a look at those batteries.

Atcchus · 19th November 2016, 13:21

Have a look at this thread rav

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...43&postcount=1

andre372 · 19th November 2016, 15:34

I've had similar thoughts for the past few weeks.

My current battery is an Exide Premium (77Ah, 760A). For a while now, when running the FBH in parking heater mode, it switches off before the predetermined period (heated seat switch timer) which I think indicates low battery voltage (PCB has been checked, glow plug replaced, functioning perfectly otherwise with a running engine etc). And more so, T4 (VT4) now occasionally gives a low battery voltage warning when connecting.

I should probably just remove the battery from the car and charge it overnight as the first measure but I'd like to be prepared for when I actually need a new battery. The last time time I had to replace it, it was -25 degC outside, fingers numb, and I broke the battery box lid in pieces as it had become brittle.

I'm almost certain that I will go for a Bosch battery, as per Marinabrian's post. What concerns me is that I see you guys post a lot about 5 year warranties but all we get here is 2 years. Maybe the ones sold here are worse...

There are two lengths to choose from - 278 mm and 315 mm. I would prefer to use the original clamp with the 278 mm one, but perhaps it's useful to have the extra Ah when using the FBH as a parking heater? Especially when one has fitted a GSM switch (I haven't yet) and uses it a lot?

Now what I wanted to get to is the AGM batteries. I've only come across a few posts by member T16 where he recommends an AGM battery (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...85&postcount=5) and a thread by member Lovel (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=56284) but that was more than 6 years ago.

So, anyone in the knowledge, are the AGM batteries compatible with our alternators/voltage regulators and do they justify themselves?

18th November 2016, 21:28	#1
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19th November 2016, 10:41	#6
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19th November 2016, 10:51	#7
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	Have you ever thought of a secondary battery for the ice ? __________________ Robert

19th November 2016, 13:14	#8
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Cheers guys. Alternator was checked recently and reading was fine. Will check earths etc but I think they are fine and fairly sure it is the battery. I'll have a look at those batteries. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

19th November 2016, 15:34	#10
andre372 Gets stuck in 2001 Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT manual Royal Blue (JFM) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Viljandi, Estonia Posts: 855 Thanks: 233 Thanked 98 Times in 87 Posts	I've had similar thoughts for the past few weeks. My current battery is an Exide Premium (77Ah, 760A). For a while now, when running the FBH in parking heater mode, it switches off before the predetermined period (heated seat switch timer) which I think indicates low battery voltage (PCB has been checked, glow plug replaced, functioning perfectly otherwise with a running engine etc). And more so, T4 (VT4) now occasionally gives a low battery voltage warning when connecting. I should probably just remove the battery from the car and charge it overnight as the first measure but I'd like to be prepared for when I actually need a new battery. The last time time I had to replace it, it was -25 degC outside, fingers numb, and I broke the battery box lid in pieces as it had become brittle. I'm almost certain that I will go for a Bosch battery, as per Marinabrian's post. What concerns me is that I see you guys post a lot about 5 year warranties but all we get here is 2 years. Maybe the ones sold here are worse... There are two lengths to choose from - 278 mm and 315 mm. I would prefer to use the original clamp with the 278 mm one, but perhaps it's useful to have the extra Ah when using the FBH as a parking heater? Especially when one has fitted a GSM switch (I haven't yet) and uses it a lot? Now what I wanted to get to is the AGM batteries. I've only come across a few posts by member T16 where he recommends an AGM battery (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...85&postcount=5) and a thread by member Lovel (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=56284) but that was more than 6 years ago. So, anyone in the knowledge, are the AGM batteries compatible with our alternators/voltage regulators and do they justify themselves? __________________ MODS: Front fog lamps, FBH timer switch, FBH OBD, boot and arm rest power sockets, cruise control, Powerflex lower arm bushes, illuminated vanity mirrors, high-line IPK, Symphony stereo + SLE, 160 remap, Revotec fan, 12N+12S, auto-dimming rear view mirror, rain sensor, volumetric alarm sensor, PDC, powerfolds, sports leather memory seats, passenger anti-trap sensor TO DO: Tilt sensor, low coolant sensor, FBH GSM remote control, heated washer jets, front parking sensors

19th November 2016, 09:53	#4
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Personally, I would replace the battery first and then see if there is a need for further checks. A new battery is always going to be better than a tired one that may be a few years old. I would use the one removed from the car with handheld lights etc. when working on the car. Either of these will be perfect. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Type-096-C...YAAOSwKtlWlQ19 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Varta-E38-...QAAOSwKOJYKcy7

19th November 2016, 13:21	#9
Atcchus Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Auto Tourer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 274 Thanked 165 Times in 129 Posts	Have a look at this thread rav http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...43&postcount=1

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