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Replacement Battery (removal/fitting)
Was wondering whether there is anything i should look out for, when carrying out the above.
Any advice on procedure, step by step would be greatly appreciated...
Will i loose all settings/radio/seat setting etc ??
Also, does the battery breathing tube, just pull off at the battery end and slot into the new one...
Appreciate your help.
Regards
Andy
21st Dec 2009 4:17 pm
DiscoDunc
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settings wont be lost if you do it in a reasonable amount of time ie dont go off an make a cuppa when its disconnected
breather tube just pulls off
very easy - disconnect earth first and then +ve
its a bit heavy but it just pulls outDuncan
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21st Dec 2009 6:23 pm
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Many thanks Bodsy,
Just starting to get the 'Special Programs off' warning on start up in this v cold weather.
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So am I. 4 + 1/2 years - same symptons
Will do the same job.Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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21st Dec 2009 9:17 pm
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Can anyone recommend a battery or will the OEM LR one do ok?All things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.
Unless somebody proposes another one, I will go for this one.Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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21st Dec 2009 9:45 pm
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brand new LR ones can be had for less than £50 on ebay.2014 D4 XS
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21st Dec 2009 9:46 pm
captain_sugar
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In the UK, J@ames.
You might be stunned what a new original LR battery will cost over here....Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
Sorry to hijack, but I have had the "Special programs Off" a couple of times last week and this morning I had "HDC Fault" briefly.
They all clear, but this has concided with the cold weather and using the electric seats, D3 is 2005, should I be thinking about a new battery, how long does anyone reckon I've got ?? I have got a yellowtop on the otherside.
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22nd Dec 2009 12:29 pm
DiscoDunc
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i have just replaced my original battery after 3.5 years - i wasnt getting any problems but it seemed to have quite a bit less power to start the car since the cold weather started, so i change it anyway.
starts perfectly now even after running the FBH for 40mins before I start the engine Duncan
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22nd Dec 2009 12:34 pm
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Rik,
My car gives these messages since several months. Whenever the battery is poor or when the weather is cold.
My battery was having problems from about the second year of ownership. Also, My work is only 2km from home, so I do mostly very short trips with all lights on, so the battery did not get reloaded.
Therefor, i think You don't need to panic.
Invest in a Ctek charger and top it up if you experience problems.
Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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