Replacing LB Battery - what Ah & spec AGM?

[Mark Banks]

Hi,

I have a 2017 T6 SWB T32, 204BHP engine but notice the battery is struggling in the cold weather so pretty sure its on its way out. Can anyone give me the spec or reccomendations of battery make model for deccent ones.

Cheers

 

[Mark Banks]

What about Lipo4 battery worth upgrading now the old one is dead if so what spec and where from

 

[Dellmassive]

have a look here:

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...

www.t6forum.com

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What about Lipo4 battery worth upgrading now the old one is dead if so what spec and where from

thats fine for the Leisure battery system . .


but NOT FOR THE STARTER BATTERY . . . !!

why? - see here:

Lithium LifePo4 12v Batteries - Time For An Upgrade?

Lithium Batteries are the future, (keep checking back for the latest news/edits) ************************************************** Dellmassive`s -- "how I Done It" -- Thread ************************************************** Kit List And Stuff -- How I Done It & What I Use --...

www.t6forum.com

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[Mark Banks]

thats brillant thanks I will take a look and speak to VW probably as it seems to need entering in.

 

[Doulsy]

i got a decent battery from euro car part, gave them the reg and they sent battery 10amp bigger than original

 

[Grim Reaper]

Best bet for battery is either tayna (their ebay store is sometimes cheaper) or battery megastore.
Euro car parts has become the new DFS, a sale every month but still more expensive than anywhere else.

 

[Doulsy]

Best bet for battery is either tayna (their ebay store is sometimes cheaper) or battery megastore.
Euro car parts has become the new DFS, a sale every month but still more expensive than anywhere else.

No it's not, use them through work, they are always better/ cheaper than everyone else

 

[Grim Reaper]

Bosch S5 A13 (019 AGM) from Tayna is £176.77 delivered.
Battery Megastore is £178.80 delivered.
Same battery from Euro Car Parts is £323.99 with the 40% discount applied.
How are ECP cheaper?

 

[Doulsy]

Bosch S5 A13 (019 AGM) from Tayna is £176.77 delivered.
Same battery from Euro Car Parts is £323.99 with the 40% discount applied.
How are ECP cheaper?

maybe its because im trade but defo cheaper than everyone else, think i was about £80 ish pounds for my 80 amp agm, 10 amp bigger than factory battery, both varga

 

[Martinsdub]

Have you tried Ebay, I was recommended this one and is way cheaper than the motor factors Bosch S5A13 - Car Battery - 95A/H - 850A - Agm Technology - Adapted for Vehicles with Start/Stop System : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

 

[Grim Reaper]

Bosch S5 A13 from Tayna on eBay £159.29 using the code JANSAVINGS22

 

[Glenn Board]

Hi, I am a bit ignorant about battery outputs, Which battery for 140bhp t6 4 motion, looking at the current battery it is a Varta 68Ah 380DIN, looking around I am only seeing 74Ah, so is it ok to go for higher amp hours, I assume this is how long the battery will last for?

Sorry for my ignorance.

 

[widu13]

Hi, I am a bit ignorant about battery outputs, Which battery for 140bhp t6 4 motion, looking at the current battery it is a Varta 68Ah 380DIN, looking around I am only seeing 74Ah, so is it ok to go for higher amp hours, I assume this is how long the battery will last for?

Sorry for my ignorance.

As long as it fits in the battery tray (check the dims are the same) bigger Ah is normally better. AGM preferred.

 

[Ads_Essex]

As long as it fits in the battery tray (check the dims are the same) bigger Ah is normally better. AGM preferred.

What he said, but you can go a little bigger with the dimensions - see the thread mentioned above yours for details.

 

[John the Gas]

It’s time for a new battery for my T6 150 DSG. It’s the original Varta 75ah and it’s 5 years old now the factory original. I’ve had the usual checks and there is no discharge and the alternator is working well. These cold mornings it just about starts and I am in and out of the back all day so the interior lights are working regularly and if I’m doing short journeys with everything running it struggles.

I’m rather confused as to what’s available as I wanted to upgrade to something like 95aH. Enquiring at Halfords he said I could have only their brand with 80aH. We then had a bit of a heated discussion and I left thinking of leaving the guy with a toilet roll to wipe his mouth. I didn’t do any better at Euro Car Parts either as like Halfords if you put in your reg it only comes up with one option. I didn’t find my local dealer helpful either.

What’s everyone fitting? Any tips or recommendations welcome. I’m not after a cheapie, I want a decent brand and just want a bit more capacity and something that will fit.

 

[widu13]

I've recently installed this (last week)- prices have sharply risen though! EK950 Exide Start-Stop AGM Car Battery 95Ah 017 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

 

[Grim Reaper]

The largest battery that will physically fit without modifications is the 019 style. These give you around 95Ah and 850A starting current.
Bosch S5A13, Exide EK950, Varta G14, Yuasa YBX9019 etc etc

019 AGM Car Batteries

We sell 019 AGM Car Batteries at the cheapest prices anywhere. Our 019 AGM Car battery is an extremely high quality product at a budget price. With a price beat guarantee you can be certain of the best deal in the UK.

www.tayna.co.uk

Always look at Tayna or Battery Megastore for cheap batteries, way less than the likes of Amazon, Halfords and Euro Car Parts..
Don't forget that any change of battery requires a reprogramming of the ECU battery regulation module to let the van know what it's got in it.

 

[1ambretta]

I changed my battery yesterday with a lot of help from forum members, using information from the below thread.

Upgrading Starter Battery - how to guide

Our van is same spec and factory original was a Varta 76Ah. I have recently changed it and fitted a Bosch S5 A11 AGM CAR BATTERY 12V 80Ah. it will need coding to the vehicle as explained elsewhere.

www.t6forum.com

 

[Dave Mac]

Had VW Assist out to an adblue issue last week, lurking in his van were new batteries and guess what they were? His description the all singing all dancing updated Moll please draw your own conclusions.

 

[tintim]

Just purchased a new Varta G14 Silver Dynamic AGM Car Battery: Type 019 battery from these guys Battery Megastore (as mentioned above)
Happy with the price and delivery, even got an extra 5% off voucher.

My old battery is 68Ah so hoping the extra amperage to 95Ah & the increase in cold cranking amps to 850 will help!

Edit: - A good start, after receiving my new battery the resting voltage available was showing 12.65v on the multimeter, after charging this increased to 13.65v. My old battery never went above 12.35v after being fully charged (I accept its still connected to the van).