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Feb 17th, 2019, 09:10 | #1 |
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Bah! going to need a new battery
It's been struggling if left for a couple of days, never quite let me down but quite common to see a host of warnings on the DIM during (slow) cranking.
Finally got round to looking at it, the voltage is falling to around 11.5V over a couple of days - it charges fine - so obviously it's on the verge of dead. Any recommended makes out there, or brands to avoid? Also the one installed currently isn't original, anyone know the recommended CCA for a D5? |
Feb 17th, 2019, 09:50 | #2 |
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I'd recommend having a look at Tayna Batteries online.
They have a large choice and their service is excellent. No silly "60% off" sales that end on Sunday and always cheaper than anyone else. I've bought 4 batteries from them over the last few years and always a good experience. They have a lookup reference to get the right battery for your car.
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Feb 17th, 2019, 10:14 | #3 |
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As above...I've used Tayna several times and always very good & fast service. Replaced the original battery in my D5 a year or 2 back with this https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/h3/
Better CCA & AH rating than original. Varta seem to have a very good reputation and it's reported are the same battery as Bosch but cheaper, Exide & Lucas seem to get less favorable reports. I still have my original Volvo battery in the garage as I found a prolonged and repeated trickle charge brought it back more or less to life so I keep it topped up for jump starting duty. Can look up the details if you want?
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Feb 17th, 2019, 10:47 | #4 |
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Just buy a Volvo OEM battery - they are not that expensive. The 019 size OEM battery is about £100 + VAT. It will last a lot longer than the car - I replaced the original in our 2005 V70 last year, so 14 years.
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Feb 17th, 2019, 17:06 | #6 |
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yu are sir
I rate yuasa batteries, replaced my original with one some time back and no problems, you can search which one for your car on their site,
https://www.yuasa.co.uk I think Ybx3119 probably or 5xx series, the 3119 s you can get delivered around £100 |
Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:09 | #7 |
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Just bought a Yuasa battery today, 900CCA, engine hasn’t cranked this fast since I’ve owned the car!
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Feb 22nd, 2019, 22:54 | #8 |
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I will second the choice of Yuasa battery.
Just fitted a YBX9019 AGM , in my 2003 D5. Starts a lot faster. |
Feb 22nd, 2019, 23:05 | #9 |
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www.tayna.co.uk get Varta silver or blue. Thats it.
Fantastic company, fantastic batteries. https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/h3/ https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/g3/ Bosch are same batteries. Edit: missed the post saying you'd bought one! 🙉 Yuasa are great too! Ill leave my post for anyone else though. Last edited by AndyV7o; Feb 22nd, 2019 at 23:07. |
Feb 23rd, 2019, 10:48 | #10 |
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new battery
Its surprising how much better things work with a new battery, lights at night are brighter , cranking when cold has to be the biggest one, must be the slight increase in volts 😀 and extra current
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