battery change

tails · Feb 8th, 2019, 18:43

if i change my battery on my xc60 2014 myself ,will i have to go to a dealer to get the radio code etc sorted ???

alf27 · Feb 8th, 2019, 23:28

Changed mine (2008 model) without any codes needing resetting, just make sure you leave the ignition off for a fair while before attempting disconnection as some systems take a while to close down, I waited till the handbrake warning light went off then allowed another 10 mins, radios are not coded these days. Swapped my battery, all working ok.

Rustymusty · Feb 8th, 2019, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by alf27

Changed mine (2008 model) without any codes needing resetting, just make sure you leave the ignition off for a fair while before attempting disconnection as some systems take a while to close down, I waited till the handbrake warning light went off then allowed another 10 mins, radios are not coded these days. Swapped my battery, all working ok.

Just out of interest did you buy a Volvo battery?

tails · Feb 8th, 2019, 23:37

no,i purchased a big amped heavy duty one for my old honda crv,used it for a week before i got rid for the xc.
i haven't got a problem with the one i have on at the moment but its only sat in the garage on a trickle charger.

Fat Magpie · Feb 9th, 2019, 09:08

I did my battery change myself with no issues, initially, I purchased a battery via Amazon, it claimed to be compatible but it was not, it a few cm too tall to fit, I sent it back, Amazon were less than helpful.
I then bought one of my Volvo dealer with no issues.

Zebster · Feb 9th, 2019, 14:01

Because of the stop/start, the battery needs to be an AGM type. I assume that fitting a non-AGM/normal battery will confuse the charging system.

Chrisv60 · Feb 9th, 2019, 14:37

My handbook says a normal battery for stop start manual vehicles and AGM for autos and the support battery.

From memory, I'm pretty sure that's what's fitted to mine from new.

tails · Feb 9th, 2019, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebster

Because of the stop/start, the battery needs to be an AGM type. I assume that fitting a non-AGM/normal battery will confuse the charging system.

as far as i know mine is not a stop/start
also whats agm ?
and whats the difference in having an auto,or have i got something wrong in your quote ?

Zebster · Feb 9th, 2019, 15:40

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Originally Posted by tails

as far as i know mine is not a stop/start
also whats agm ?
and whats the difference in having an auto,or have i got something wrong in your quote ?

I'm very surprised that you don't have stop/start. Apologies for the confusion!

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It wasn't me who mentioned autos being different. I don't see why this would make a difference.

tails · Feb 9th, 2019, 16:21

zeb,thanks for that.but i am pretty sure my car has not got the stop start.

Feb 8th, 2019, 18:43	#1
tails Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 23:09 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: birmingham	battery change if i change my battery on my xc60 2014 myself ,will i have to go to a dealer to get the radio code etc sorted ???

Feb 8th, 2019, 23:28	#2
alf27 Alf27 Last Online: Yesterday 22:22 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Middlewich	Changed mine (2008 model) without any codes needing resetting, just make sure you leave the ignition off for a fair while before attempting disconnection as some systems take a while to close down, I waited till the handbrake warning light went off then allowed another 10 mins, radios are not coded these days. Swapped my battery, all working ok. __________________ XC60 2008 Auto Grey

Feb 8th, 2019, 23:37	#4
tails Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 23:09 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: birmingham	battery no,i purchased a big amped heavy duty one for my old honda crv,used it for a week before i got rid for the xc. i haven't got a problem with the one i have on at the moment but its only sat in the garage on a trickle charger.

Feb 9th, 2019, 09:08	#5
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I did my battery change myself with no issues, initially, I purchased a battery via Amazon, it claimed to be compatible but it was not, it a few cm too tall to fit, I sent it back, Amazon were less than helpful. I then bought one of my Volvo dealer with no issues. __________________ 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 9th, 2019, 14:01	#6
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Because of the stop/start, the battery needs to be an AGM type. I assume that fitting a non-AGM/normal battery will confuse the charging system. __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

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Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 22:56 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	My handbook says a normal battery for stop start manual vehicles and AGM for autos and the support battery. From memory, I'm pretty sure that's what's fitted to mine from new. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

Feb 9th, 2019, 16:21	#10
tails Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 23:09 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: birmingham	battery change zeb,thanks for that.but i am pretty sure my car has not got the stop start.

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