New Battery - what Ah & spec?
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Will try add a link but failing that it is this one....
S5A11 Bosch AGM car battery 12V 80Ah Type 115 S5A11
It was exactly the same size as the old one so was able to refit it's little jacket !
£137.50 plus £8.88 postage !
www.tayna.co.uk
S5A11 Bosch AGM car battery 12V 80Ah Type 115 S5A11
It was exactly the same size as the old one so was able to refit it's little jacket !
£137.50 plus £8.88 postage !
S5 A11 Bosch AGM Car Battery 12V 80Ah Type 115 S5A11
S5 A11 Bosch Car S5 Battery - AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) Bosch Group are one of the leading battery manufacturer companies in the world and have been delivering quality German engineering in the automotive industry for more than 100 years! Bosch is a world renown company name that have and still...
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Or see post #3 in this thread.
Hi, my van never has had correct battery installed, it's a 65amp and I recently worked out why the stop start does not work that well! so the battery is now a bit temperamental so looking to buy the correct replacement battery, the van is:
2016 T6 140bhp 4Motion Battery Replacement
So if I could know the correct battery that would match the original coding this would be good.
Thanking you all in advance.
2016 T6 140bhp 4Motion Battery Replacement
So if I could know the correct battery that would match the original coding this would be good.
Thanking you all in advance.
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More info here...
www.t6forum.com
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Upgrading Starter Battery - how to guide
My van (April 2017 T28) is fitted with a Moll battery. I am experiencing some issues with it not starting after a few days sitting on the drive. Now this could be due to the tracker I have fitted draining it but I doubt it, I'll do some drain current tests before taking the plunge. If I were to...
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Great, but what battery shall I buy please?
Thanks, so is it a AGM or EFB battery please?
AGM for starter
Thanks mine was EFB, so that proberbly explains why stop start did not work most of the time!
Efb is a cheaper version of an AGM.
There was a problem with early MOL batterys that were swapped under warranty.
But I think we are well over that now.
Post a pic of what you have.
There was a problem with early MOL batterys that were swapped under warranty.
But I think we are well over that now.
Post a pic of what you have.
Here you go, this was the battery fitted when I collected van at 2 months old, lookalike that swiped it for an incorrect one?
That looks like the factory fitted battery to me.
Varta AGM.
They are supposed to last 3-5yrs.
but 68amp is incorrect?
That's the same battery I had from new in my van for 6 years, only replaced it 6 months ago.
If battery was in good condition it shouldn't have affected your stop/start.
My original battery was a 12v 68ah 380 din , same brand and serial number.
If battery was in good condition it shouldn't have affected your stop/start.
My original battery was a 12v 68ah 380 din , same brand and serial number.
Thanks, so does your top start always work?
Also if this is standard why am I being told to buy the Bosch S5 A13 95Ah Battery when this is a much lower and cheaper spec?
Thanking you in advance.
Also if this is standard why am I being told to buy the Bosch S5 A13 95Ah Battery when this is a much lower and cheaper spec?
Thanking you in advance.
The 95ah will have more cranking power and some see as needed, especially in a colder climate i would imagine.
I have been having no trouble with the 68ah battery. I replaced mine old battery with a 70 ah one as that was what was available in a good quality battery.
Stop/start needs certain conditions met before it will work.
Battery must not be below certain level, engine must be over a certain temperature.
So if your battery is not holding a decent charge stop/start wont operate.
Your picture is the original oem battery that was fitted to my 140bhp T6.
I have been having no trouble with the 68ah battery. I replaced mine old battery with a 70 ah one as that was what was available in a good quality battery.
Stop/start needs certain conditions met before it will work.
Battery must not be below certain level, engine must be over a certain temperature.
So if your battery is not holding a decent charge stop/start wont operate.
Your picture is the original oem battery that was fitted to my 140bhp T6.
Thanks, that clears it up, so what battery would you recommend please?
Whatever you do choose get a good quality agm starter battery, I don't know your local conditions so can't advise you on size.
All I can say is I had no problems with a 68ah or 70ah battery but I do put mine on a smart charger regularly to keep it charged as batteries don't like being left with a low charge.
If unsure ask at various garages that you trust what they recommend.
All I can say is I had no problems with a 68ah or 70ah battery but I do put mine on a smart charger regularly to keep it charged as batteries don't like being left with a low charge.
If unsure ask at various garages that you trust what they recommend.
@Glenn Board theres a few existing threads on this so I’ve merged your thread so you can read back and see all the existing recommendations in addition to what @Dellmassive has already signposted you towards.
In short, you’ll find that the factory battery will deplete after a few weeks, and be nigh-on useless after a few years. Hence the upgrade to a larger (and dearer) Ah battery.
