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  1. 29th April 2013, 08:08 AM #1
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    Any precautions when replacing battery?

    My 1999 D2 V8 wouldn't start yesterday (turn over slightly but no go) so I had to jump start it. It has been sitting for five days and I have done mostly short trips around town but I am guessing the battery needs to be replaced.

    Are there any precautions I need to consider when replacing the battery? Will it stuff up the alarm or anything when disconnecting the battery?

    Also, I checked the Century website and it seems I have to get a "heavy equipment"-battery (86ZMF)and not just a normal 4WD battery. Is that correct? The 86ZMF is pretty expensive compared to a normal battery.
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  2. 29th April 2013, 08:18 AM #2
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    The radio will most likely need the security code.

    The batteries are normally around $180 - $200. They are a decent size battery.

    Regards
    Andrew

    Edit: (Actually last one cost me $224 on the 25 June 2012)
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  3. 29th April 2013, 08:29 AM #3
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    take the negative terminal off first then the positive..........when replacing put the negative on last.......
    Get your battery from
    CAT erpillar........biggest best cheapest batteries

    cheers
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  4. 29th April 2013, 08:46 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Johnno View Post
    take the negative terminal off first then the positive..........when replacing put the negative on last.......
    Get your battery from
    CAT erpillar........biggest best cheapest batteries

    cheers

    100%

    I did mine myself, and it was so easy!
    it's the P/N 115-2422 1000CCA

    I don't have a factory radio, so, didn't need codes... But you'll lose all your pre-sets. Haha
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  5. 29th April 2013, 11:05 AM #5
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    Check the crimps on the +ve and -ve leads....mine had corroded through. Replaced with new crimps and I also put new terminals on so I could add extra connections eg. dual battery, spot lights, winch etc etc...
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  6. 29th April 2013, 04:16 PM #6
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    I thought the TD5 required the 86ZMF, not the V8 but I'll stand corrected.
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  7. 29th April 2013, 06:18 PM #7
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    Don't touch a spanner across the positive and negative terminals!! Especially when the engine is running!!!!!!!!
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  8. 29th April 2013, 06:21 PM #8
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    Another Disco owner gave me this tip last weekend.

    He has a cigarette lighter plug with clamps on the end of each of the wires. He attaches these clamps to an alternate battery, inserts the plug - and therefore provides power to the car whilst the main battery is disconnected and replaced - with no loss of codes.

    I haven't seen him do this, or tried it, so don't really know if it works - or if ignition needs to be in the on position for example.

    I'll try it when I need to though.

    Cheers, Lloyd
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  9. 29th April 2013, 06:57 PM #9
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    Well I have had no luck in finding a battery here in Yeppoon. I went to Supercheapauto and they don't have the 86ZMF in stock but can order one in for...

    ...wait for it...

    $468!!

    I have seen prices online for about $250 so that is definitely a no. I checked Repco and they checked their computer which said I can get the NS70X which only has a CCA of 670 A. Will this be enough? I am confused about the recommended specs for a battery for the D2 V8. I checked RAVE and couldn't find any specs.

    I will call Hastings Deering tomorrow and ask if they stock the 115-2422 1000CCA. Hopefully it will be cheaper than $468.
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  10. 29th April 2013, 07:27 PM #10
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    Have you had had a look at the Supercharge batteries?

    They list 3 alternatives for the D2 with their "best" one being the SuperCharge Gold MF31-931.

    http://www.supercharge.com.au/produc...ery_search.php
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