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Old 03-15-2019, 05:48 AM
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Thanks Andrew, will keep you in mind. Cheers wpoll, I will have a look.
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hmm...only 810 CCA though.
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The petrol models take about 200A to start when warm. Maybe 250 for the V8 and diesel. There is no need for more than 500-600 the rest is overkill. Important is the build quality so in five years it still has 500cca out of the 800.
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hmm...only 810 CCA though.
My 3.0D (M57N) diesel has a DNIN85LMF, which is only rated at 780CCA - works fine. This DIN85LMF battery was fitted by a previous owner so when it needs replacing I'll go back to the recommended DIN88LMF, which vary a bit on the CCA rating depending on the brand etc. (but are usually 810CCA or greater, although I've seen cheap brands of DIN88LMF batteries rated at only 780CCA ... ).
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Good points. thanks. I have been out for a short drive and the car has been resting for two hours. I went out and did a #9 obc test - turning the ignition switch to pos 2. The lights turn on due to dark cloudy rainy day and the air con on. The reading is 11.6V. I am assuming this means the batter is towards the end of its charge life unless there is another issue. I will open the cargo bay floor and have a look to see for a date code tommorrow.
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Under 12 before starting not great. Yes sounds end of life to me unless you have a ground problem or such. Get a reading at the battery


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Under 12 before starting not great. Yes sounds end of life to me unless you have a ground problem or such. Get a reading at the battery


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Heck of a load on the battery for this test though - ignition on, engine off but headlights and accessories running is probably 20-30 amp load... Even a good battery could show under 12v on the BC under these conditions (due to the battery's own internal resistance and the various losses in the BC measuring circuits).
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True that might be an absolutely normal value
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I have officially 'outsourced' my batteries to AAA. Their battery service came to my house and installed the thing for $190. they got there in 45 min on a Saturday.

It's totally not my M.O. to not research it and figure out the absolute top performing, best bang for the buck etc, but the battery I replaced was also a AAA battery from an emergency install in 2012. it lasted 7 years. no issues whatsoever.

I know not everyone is a AAA member but if you are, a lot of folks don't know about their battery service, which in my n=1 experience, has been very good.

the new battery came with the little plastic elbow for the new vent connecting it was super easy.
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Was the battery liquid or AGM?


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