DISCOVERY 3 REPLACEMENT BATTERY

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Originally Posted by mildred

Hi there,
My battery on my 2000 TD5 died after 8 years of service. One morning it would not crank the engine, just like that!
I phoned the NRMA and and explained the positions of the terminals.
Within the hour they brought out a selection of 4 battery's that they thought might fit. One was correct and it was fitted on the spot.
I paid $185 with a cheque, and was on my way to do the shopping.
Now that's what I call " Service ". It pays to belong.....:)
Peter

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That would have been fine if i had a TD5 because that's the sort of battery they were trying to sell me, but I sold the TD5 to get the Disco 3. You sure you dont have NRMA interest somewhere?????

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Originally Posted by discos_galore

That would have been fine if i had a TD5 because that's the sort of battery they were trying to sell me, but I sold the TD5 to get the Disco 3. You sure you don't have NRMA interest somewhere?????

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Thanks for the feedback, I wondered weather a standard battery for a TD5 Discovery is totally different to a battery for your car (discovery 3) 3 terminals, a handle on the bottom ? It makes me wonder just what one does when the battery pack on a Toyota Prius run out and need replacement? would the NRMA come to the rescue? and BTW I am just a satisfied NRMA customer and not assistant CEO or even the tea lady, if I was I would probably be driving a Morgan Aero sport,
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image...uperSports.jpg :)

Mmmmm...
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image...uperSports.jpg

Nice choice Mildred.;):p

Discos Galore,
I got an Amaron Pro battery, perfect fit and loads of amps, and about $250 which I thought was quite reasonable. They come out of India, I've had them before they seem to last the distance as well. Maintenance free of course. Hope that helps.

I purchased a Delkor 58515. Perfect fit and at $175 great value.

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Originally Posted by Nomad9

Discos Galore,
I got an Amaron Pro battery, perfect fit and loads of amps, and about $250 which I thought was quite reasonable. They come out of India, I've had them before they seem to last the distance as well. Maintenance free of course. Hope that helps.

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Hey Nomad, I don't suppose you have a model number at all? My starting battery (supercharge) has clapped out after only 7 months!

I have a yellow top D34 as the deep cycle but would be interested to find another semi deep cycle to use as the starter & feed the fridge for those extended times...

Cheers

Thought I'd update this thread as I had to get a new battery for the D3 this week. $312 from my local dealer for a 950 CCA rebadged Varta which looks the same as the one i'm replacing. Part Number LR030213
The Varta badged 850 CCA was about $360 on the net from federal batteries

Regards,
Tote

Can you tell me the brand of the rebadged Varta. Our original Varta was replaced with a Bond battery which is conveniently dying just outside of warranty so I would prefer to go back to the original or similar.
Thanks

LR have changed to a rebadged AGM battery made by exide

BH42-10655-BA

It seems the varta calcium types were not up,to the task.

Slightly less CCA and Ah. 850/90

Dealer price in Melbourne was $500 !!!!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...4-battery.html


Cheers

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Originally Posted by Tote

Thought I'd update this thread as I had to get a new battery for the D3 this week. $312 from my local dealer for a 950 CCA rebadged Varta which looks the same as the one i'm replacing. Part Number LR030213
The Varta badged 850 CCA was about $360 on the net from federal batteries

Regards,
Tote

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Gday Tote. My D3 battery needs replacing do you know the latest as where to buy what and whats the correct product
Defenderly
P