997.2 turbo battery

[tscaptain]

Hi Folks

Did I read recently that Porsche no longer use Moll batteries ( as they have ceased trading)?
If so, does anyone know which brand/part number they are replacing them with for cars with extended warranty?
My original Moll, now well over 10 years old, has finally given up the ghost![]
BTW, top marks to Porsche Assist who turned up within 40 minutes to get me started in a car park at our region karting event yesterday.

 

[Motorhead]

Alan,

I think Porsche now use Banner batteries as original fitment, on their sports cars at any rate. I think you have the extended warranty so probably it’s advisable to contact your Centre to confirm.

You might want to speak to Ralph; I think he sourced a replacement Banner battery for his 981 Cayman without resorting to inflated Porsche prices.

Jeff

 

[ralphmusic]

Alan has Approved Warranty so best is to get Exeter to price match EuroParts or Design911.

 

[tscaptain]

Thanks chaps. Will give Exeter a call in the morning.

 

[brianahern]

Alan

I would appreciate any feedback you are able to share as my car is now 8....

Thanks in advance.

 

[tscaptain]

Will do Brian. Still on the original Moll? They got a bad press but I reckon if they were looked after properly they were OK.

 

[brianahern]

Thanks Alan

Mine is a Moll, I’ve had the car for 4 years, no changes in that time. I don’t have any papers to show if it was changed earlier.


It lives on a CTEK and has given no trouble but never say never, hence my interest.


Thanks again.

 

[tscaptain]

I'll have a closer look at mine but I seem to remember there is a date on the battery itself. Sadly, even on a Ctek (mine was too,) they don't live forever![] Do you regularly check the fluid levels in the cells? I suspect a lot of folk don't know these are not maintenance free batteries and 2 years between services is too long to leave checking the levels. (That's if they even get checked then, but that's another story...)

 

[Rodney Naghar]

That's exactly right. My Moll lasted 10 years because I topped it up every year and left it on trickle charge. The levels do drop signjficantly.

 

[tscaptain]

Just spoken to my local PC and there appears to be a plentiful supply of Moll batteries still in stock in the UK. Will pick one up on Wed. I can't see a date on the battery unless it's on the rear face.
Anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep the system powered up while changing the batteries over?

 

[Lancerlot]

Alan,
I have a charger with a 12v power mode you are welcome to borrow or you my be able to find one that's a bit closer to you.
Otherwise, use flexible jump cables or just make up 2 pliable connecting cables to link the new battery to the car's system during the changeover.
Regards,

Clive

 

[unclewinks]

Wouldn’t it be easier to get Exeter to fit it for you
paul

 

[tscaptain]

Thanks Clive. Do you know if there are connection points in the engine bay? I seem to remember reading about that on some model or other. I have some flexible jump leads which should do the job. If using the battery connectors the only problem I forsee is with the +ve terminal, ie keeping the lead attached while removing it from the post.

 

[brianahern]

Thank you both.


I do check and top up the cells about every 6 months.


Good luck with the new one Alan.

 

[Lancerlot]

Should be possible to clamp a crocodile clip onto the cargo-type battery terminal during it's removal from the old unit. The earth can be treated the same way or use any bare metal part fixed to the chassis or engine within the engine bay or use a door lock catch.

Alternatively, on the the positive side, use a connecting cable with an eyelet, cut in half so it will accept the battery terminal fixing bolt.

Or you could just bring it over to me and I'll do it for you - but it would cost you a pint! [] []

Regards,

Clive

 

[tscaptain]

Wouldn’t it be easier to get Exeter to fit it for you
paul

Not really...probably an hour's labour[]

 

[tscaptain]

Or you could just bring it over to me and I'll do it for you - but it would cost you a pint! [] []

Regards,

Clive

In that case I'll definitely work out a way round!

 

[tscaptain]

New Moll fitted today. In the end, with the help of my BMW and some long jump leads, keeping the system powered during the change over was very straightforward. What made me laugh was that they charge separately for the battery acid! 10% Club discount helped but not the cheapest battery I've ever bought but, as it did 10.5 years, I'm not grumbling.