Reply With QuoteMy Traxide system doesn't allow me to switch over but I did have to jump start the D4 in Oct from the 2nd battery after the crank died.
I went with a Century for $194, 2 year warranty.
Wizard
You know the sinking feeling you get when you hop in your vehicle to head for an important engagement, turn the key and no go
Happened to me this morning and I was about to get all bent out of shape when I realised all I had to do was reach down past my right knee and flick the switch on my Traxide system and voila one running car
Wonderful system really is.
Now what is the current consensus on which battery to buy?
TopicToaster
My Traxide system doesn't allow me to switch over but I did have to jump start the D4 in Oct from the 2nd battery after the crank died.
I went with a Century for $194, 2 year warranty.
Member
I have just fitted the Traxide kit to my D4 with the Optima D34 yellow top. Its has a capacity of 55 Ah and CCA of 750 Amps. Again my system is not switchable.
Cheers
Colin
Master
Subscriber
I have purchased a VARTA G14. Its a Stop/Start system battery and I think may be similar to the original equipment battery. Its $410.
I just hope the D4 doesn't decide to stop/start on me
Peter
Wizard
Where did you buy the G14?Originally Posted by RoverLander
I have purchased a VARTA G14. Its a Stop/Start system battery and I think may be similar to the original equipment battery. Its $410.
I just hope the D4 doesn't decide to stop/start on me
Peter
Battery world is $495 for the G14.
Fuji white RRS L494 AB Gone
2023 Ford Ranga
Master
SubscriberSorry for the slow reply.. I missed your question. I purchased here:
Varta Car Batteries - Pro Batteries
It arrived at my doorstep 2 days later after ordering it. Its now in the car and so far so good. It took a few runs to fully charge the new battery.
No stop / starts so far....
Peter
Wizard
That actually looks like it would work very well with the Traxide system. Was it a straight swap and fitted without any hassles?I have purchased a VARTA G14. Its a Stop/Start system battery and I think may be similar to the original equipment battery. Its $410.
I just hope the D4 doesn't decide to stop/start on me
Peter
Master
Subscriber
Hi Andrew,
I was out of time so had Graeme Cooper fit it while they were doing a transmission fluid change. No hassles as its exactly the same size and same battery posts. So yes straight swap.
The battery that was in the car from new was also a Varta battery. I suspect that the replacement Land Rover batteries are the same Varta G14 battery but with Land Rover stickers and an additional $200 on the price tag.
Peter
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