Td5 battery

[landcol]

Hey all been searching can't really find a current thread,tried starting my 99 td5 after about 12 days away on holidays.found to be totally dead central locking wouldn't even work.will try jumping it tonight(open to any tips on that one)but probably need to buy a new battery.been spending quite a bit of cash on it lately bit worried about calling my mechanic.any suggestions on a reasonable replacement and where from'thanks heaps

[bsperka]

There is another recent thread on the forums about using batteries from Caterpillar suppliers. Caterpillar (CAT) AGM... (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/122348-caterpillar-cat-agm-batteries-post1422861.html&highlight=caterpillar#post1422861)The price seems to be good and it comes with some good recommendations.

[Narangga]

There is another recent thread on the forums about using batteries from Caterpillar suppliers. Caterpillar (CAT) AGM... (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/122348-caterpillar-cat-agm-batteries-post1422861.html&highlight=caterpillar#post1422861)The price seems to be good and it comes with some good recommendations.

Yep I have the Cat 175-4370 (posted about it a couple of times in D2 battery threads) and it is a great battery.

[big guy]

worried about calling your mechanic? WTF?
As far as batteries go, spend as much or as little as you like.
Take a look in owners manual and it will probably say a 550cca one will do.

If you are really stuck call the RAA or similar they come to you and give a 24 months warranty and install it.

Most people will say which ever one they bought is best but in the end, its how they are treated, do not over charge, do not over heat, do not run dry and do not run flat. Oh and cold winters do reduce their life span also.

Too confusing, I agree so just buy one that fits, has correct polarity or call your mechanic and see what he recommends. Probably the one he sells though. They all work so long as they have enough CCA/ cold cranking amps.

Alternatively, research it for 2 weeks, get everyones experience and than still get something different because you find the black one from battery world or Yuasa is for sale up the road and fits.

You hear what I am saying?:o:p:)

[landcol]

Ok sounds good yeh just meant didn't want to call the specialist because don't want a genuine one,something a touch cheaper just want something I'll get a year or two out of.but it's strange went to give it a jump and the battery indicator thing still has a nice green centre.so really not sure now,will take it out and to the servo for a charge.pain have no car.hoping it's not starter

[Tombie]

Buy a charger!

[e3j]

If the green indicator is normal, are you sure it's not just dirty/corroded battery leads?

[biggin]

If the green indicator is normal, are you sure it's not just dirty/corroded battery leads?

....or bad earths!
I'd be checking the condition of all the earth points.

[alien]

If the green indicator is normal, are you sure it's not just dirty/corroded battery leads?

Or maybe the one cell the indicator is in is still OK and one or two of the others have died;)

Get it charged and tested and go from there.

[Signal1]

Where are you located landcol?

[landcol]

Sorry about late reply guys.I think the battery was gone was trying my best to save a couple of dollars but it wouldn't hold enough to even jump.it was at least 3 or 4 years old.still even looked like original.just got a century 660 from battery world 220 Inc delivery arrived 20 mins after order.I'm on northern beaches of Sydney signal1

[Signal1]

Roger that. Happy motoring with a new battery.

[DI5CO]

A bit late now, I have been away sorry, but I had a similar issue a few months ago. here is my post. Also, change your location, I makes it easier for people to help you.:)
Dave.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/121563-starter-battery-td5.html