rec'd battery makes?

[deafasapost]

hi all.
my 944 has been laid up in a lock up while we get the keys to the new house, and in 2 weeks the battery has gone flat. the battery indicator on the dash was only showing 3v, so no way enough power to start the girl up.

now, i'm thinking in 2 weeks the battery shouldnt go flat unless A- its knackered, or b- the alternators goosed too, so if its the battery, what make do you guys recommend?

cheers, Al

 

[pauljmcnulty]

now, i'm thinking in 2 weeks the battery shouldnt go flat unless A- its knackered, or b- the alternators goosed

Or, you've got a drain somewhere. My Lux would run a battery down in a week if I used all three of the immobilisers fitted, for example. Traced it to the original one, with the keyhole on the rear wing, so just never used that one.

 

[bertelli_1]

It depends what the current draw is when the car is locked up, aftermarket gear (alarms, trackers etc) can slowly drain a battery. But a battery with reduced capacity will also drain quicker. I'd charge it up, check the alternator is charging & get the battery tested.

 

[deafasapost]

yep, it could also be a drain.

pity i have no power where the car is locked up otherwise it would be on a battery conditioner.

the alarm is a clifford, and the battery does look old. i'll charge it up and get the battery and alternator tested. if its a drain, then it'll be fun finding the source, and after reading through the forums, the glovebox light seems a good place to start.

 

[ghost]

In answer to the OP's question... I recently purchased Bosch HSB096 high performance battery from Halfords. It has a 5 year warranty and cost £124.99
It's made a HUGE difference to starting - the engine spins like a good'n. It's bigger than the previous one, but fits in snug.

 

[deafasapost]

ORIGINAL: ghost

In answer to the OP's question... I recently purchased Bosch HSB096 high performance battery from Halfords. It has a 5 year warranty and cost £124.99
It's made a HUGE difference to starting - the engine spins like a good'n. It's bigger than the previous one, but fits in snug.

i was looking at them and ok, 125 quid for a battery is not cheap, but i think i'll go for one. does anone know if the cab and coupe battery compartment are the same size? i dont want to find its too big!!

cheers, Al

 

[vitesse]

Hi Alistair,
I use SYBS on Sandon Industrial estate off the Dock Rd in Liverpool-they sell Varta High Performance batteries-Calcium whatever with 3 yr warranty a 68 amp hr costs around £70 -if I recall- 01551 559 7868 P66 Yellow Pages-they will fit it ,test it & charge it(to a credit card[]).

Use them for all my company vehicles & the Porsche's-mention Bruce & Hyslop.

 

[deafasapost]

cheers matey!!

 

[ghost]

[] it's so expensive living down souf []

 

[DavidL]

Bosch silver seal 78 amp/hr battery - ECP last twice I've had one. Around £80.

 

[Pastry]

I'd recommend bosch silver too, mines 18 years old and still starts the car fine.

 

[912UK]

I had a Clifford Concept 50 once on a VW Corrado.. I didn't use the car much and on a few occasions it would go off in the night resulting in me racing down the garage with my pillow to drown the sound out!!

this was due to the battery drain on the car... from sitting doing nothing.

I would take the battery out take it home and charge it up and look at it over a few days.. Winter will kill a battery I have 11 cars and a I have 4 batteries out the cars on charge at home as the winter is coming and I am not using the cars till next year..

 

[912UK]

ORIGINAL: ghost

[] it's so expensive living down souf []

Agreed but you need to get a trade card!! My last battery for one of the 912's was £21+vat retail £45 I can't live with out my trade card!!!

 

[zcacogp]

Three figures is a LOT for a battery.

I bought a 65ah one for my S2 last year for about £40. Yes, it was a trade card purchase, but you shouldn't need to spend that much on a battery. Try a good motor factors, or look into getting a Halfords trade card.


Oli.