Upgrading Starter Battery - how to guide

[Drive Wayne]

It’s time again to replace my starter battery. It’s a 70AH so want to upgrade. It’s going to be the 95HA Bosch or Exide. The Bosch has a longer warranty. Exide offers 2 models, the EK950 and Ek960, They appear to be physically and performance identical but the 960 is £50 cheaper. Any thoughts/ recommendations? Is there any VCDS users near Chester that can help recode please?

I went for the Bosch, you can code them on Carista, I did!

 

[Wills]

Cheers @Drive Wayne , so no matter what you’re replacing, the Bosch can be coded by Carista?

 

[Drive Wayne]

Cheers @Drive Wayne , so no matter what you’re replacing, the Bosch can be coded by Carista?

Yes, the code required for the Bosch is VAO
Change the serial number by one digit, and change the Ah to 95.
Hopefully you are a pro arm wrestler?! It does go in don't worry! Strong forearms is key.
I will remove my welding ring next time I fit one, managed to trap my finger last time...
Enjoy!