XC60 'Battery Low' - Page 3

Whyman · Feb 2nd, 2017, 08:46

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Originally Posted by Fat Magpie

They do die, I have been told 5 years is a good innings for a car battery.

I am off later today to pick up a new 90 AH monster from the dealer, I tried sourcing it from other motor factors but getting one of that capacity and physical size was impossible. Apparently the Volvo branded batteries are Varta batteries. A solid well made, expensive German make.

Tried a 90 ah battery from Bosch it fitted in the space but could not fit the front cover over the battery so had to change it for a 80ah.

Just a thought the Volvo battery was also made in Germany and the Bosch covers for the two terminals also fit the Volvo battery?

Fat Magpie · Feb 2nd, 2017, 14:51

Just back from my Volvo dealer and once again they have exceeded my expectations.

I picked up a Volvo branded 95AH monster that fits...for less than what the local large DIY superstore auto section was charging for a 95AH Bosch that did not physically fit.

I read somewhere that Varta make the Volvo batteries but I may be wrong.

My beast has the aux diesel heater, that consumes current when running so I wanted the biggest battery that would physically fit.

AndyJudge · Feb 6th, 2017, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Magpie

Just back from my Volvo dealer and once again they have exceeded my expectations.

I picked up a Volvo branded 95AH monster that fits...for less than what the local large DIY superstore auto section was charging for a 95AH Bosch that did not physically fit.

I read somewhere that Varta make the Volvo batteries but I may be wrong.

My beast has the aux diesel heater, that consumes current when running so I wanted the biggest battery that would physically fit.

Mines popping up the Low Battery Warning on occassion, I thought giving it a 300mile run would have cleared it for longer than a week.

How much was the dealer charging for the replacement & did they fit it ? Reason I ask I currently reside in a hotel & my toolkit is 300 Miles away.

Fat Magpie · Feb 6th, 2017, 15:53

I did it myself , it took 15 min and one 10mm socket and wrench.

I paid €185, the local megastore which has a car dept wanted €190 for a Bosch of identical amperage that physically did not fit.

My Volvo sits in Germany, the dealer is in Heidelberg.

EDIT - I think the dealer wanted €60 for fitting.

Thrustyjust · Feb 6th, 2017, 20:41

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

Mines popping up the Low Battery Warning on occassion, I thought giving it a 300mile run would have cleared it for longer than a week.

How much was the dealer charging for the replacement & did they fit it ? Reason I ask I currently reside in a hotel & my toolkit is 300 Miles away.

Well, new key fob batteries fitted today and a new rubber button face in one too for under a tenner for all. Andy, have you changed the key fob batteries first before thinking its the cars battery ?
If Volvo charge 60 Euro to change a battery, I am in the wrong business !!

AndyJudge · Feb 6th, 2017, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Thrustyjust

Well, new key fob batteries fitted today and a new rubber button face in one too for under a tenner for all. Andy, have you changed the key fob batteries first before thinking its the cars battery ?
If Volvo charge 60 Euro to change a battery, I am in the wrong business !!

Will give that a whirl first I think, Darn site cheaper than replacing the one on the car.

Fat Magpie · Feb 7th, 2017, 07:17

I think it was €60, I not sure but like any business they have a min charge for work, had the battery change being part of the service it may have been done for free, but as a one off job they probably have a fixed min charge.

Regarding my own small business, I would do a 15-20 min job free for existing clients but anything else over that I charge 1/2 a days rate as it ties me up.

Given some of my appalling and quite shocking experiences with other dealers, looking at you BMW in Belfast I think my Volvo dealer is superb and I am a loyal customer.

Thrustyjust · Feb 20th, 2017, 22:31

Well nearly 2 weeks in and so far we havent had any battery low lights come up on the dash after the fob battery changes. As the cells look totally covered in clear acid water in the cars battery , I wont yet change it , as sure it should last a bit longer. So a cheap repair , which is always good.

adrianmol · Feb 22nd, 2017, 14:19

I have owned my XC60 D4 from new and I commute 12 miles each way on country roads. I use 1 heated seat and rarely my heated windscreen. In the winter the Battery Low warning will often show because 24 miles per day is insufficient to charge the battery. My auto engine Stop /Start only works for a few weeks in the summer because the battery is not being charged up after starting. I am not impressed, surely Volvo should have designed the alternator to top up the battery on a 12 mile commute. I have to top up the battery every month with a charger to lose the warning.

wimorrison · Feb 22nd, 2017, 14:27

My commute to the station is 8 miles each way and I do that most days now (and have done for the past 6 months) - sometimes at weekends I don't use the car at all as I have other wagons lying around. It sometimes gets a longish run every other week of 100ml plus, but most of the time now it is train and car sits in car park.

Never had any battery issues or warning of low charge.

Feb 2nd, 2017, 14:51	#22
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Just back from my Volvo dealer and once again they have exceeded my expectations. I picked up a Volvo branded 95AH monster that fits...for less than what the local large DIY superstore auto section was charging for a 95AH Bosch that did not physically fit. I read somewhere that Varta make the Volvo batteries but I may be wrong. My beast has the aux diesel heater, that consumes current when running so I wanted the biggest battery that would physically fit. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey. Last edited by Fat Magpie; Feb 2nd, 2017 at 15:17.

Feb 6th, 2017, 15:53	#24
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I did it myself , it took 15 min and one 10mm socket and wrench. I paid €185, the local megastore which has a car dept wanted €190 for a Bosch of identical amperage that physically did not fit. My Volvo sits in Germany, the dealer is in Heidelberg. EDIT - I think the dealer wanted €60 for fitting. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey. Last edited by Fat Magpie; Feb 6th, 2017 at 16:13.

Feb 7th, 2017, 07:17	#27
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I think it was €60, I not sure but like any business they have a min charge for work, had the battery change being part of the service it may have been done for free, but as a one off job they probably have a fixed min charge. Regarding my own small business, I would do a 15-20 min job free for existing clients but anything else over that I charge 1/2 a days rate as it ties me up. Given some of my appalling and quite shocking experiences with other dealers, looking at you BMW in Belfast I think my Volvo dealer is superb and I am a loyal customer. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Feb 22nd, 2017, 14:19	#29
adrianmol C70 Owner Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2017 14:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntindon	2015 XC60 D4 suffers from low battery warning. I have owned my XC60 D4 from new and I commute 12 miles each way on country roads. I use 1 heated seat and rarely my heated windscreen. In the winter the Battery Low warning will often show because 24 miles per day is insufficient to charge the battery. My auto engine Stop /Start only works for a few weeks in the summer because the battery is not being charged up after starting. I am not impressed, surely Volvo should have designed the alternator to top up the battery on a 12 mile commute. I have to top up the battery every month with a charger to lose the warning.

Feb 22nd, 2017, 14:27	#30
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	My commute to the station is 8 miles each way and I do that most days now (and have done for the past 6 months) - sometimes at weekends I don't use the car at all as I have other wagons lying around. It sometimes gets a longish run every other week of 100ml plus, but most of the time now it is train and car sits in car park. Never had any battery issues or warning of low charge. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Feb 20th, 2017, 22:31	#28
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Well nearly 2 weeks in and so far we havent had any battery low lights come up on the dash after the fob battery changes. As the cells look totally covered in clear acid water in the cars battery , I wont yet change it , as sure it should last a bit longer. So a cheap repair , which is always good.

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