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  1. 7th January 2024, 11:45 AM #1
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    Optima Battery

    OK, I think i am ready to give up on my Optima Yellow Top Battery (auxiliary) . I have just returned from 8 months away, the Optima was isolated and pretty well fully charged, it helped jump start the car. The Cranking Battery has been fine since but i am struggling to get charge into the Optima. I used a Solar panel for a few days and have now had the Battery on a charger for about a week, resting it overnight. The morning SOC is about 11.8V.

    Hate to let it go but wondering if there is more i can do??? The charger is only a basic one, not sure if the Battery may have Sulphated???

    Appreciate any helpful options that can be offered.
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  2. 7th January 2024, 07:04 PM #2
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    What year vehicle? What engine?
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  3. 8th January 2024, 10:09 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    What year vehicle? What engine?
    Apologies,

    2013 Range Rover Sport L320 - 3 litre Diesel. I have the Traxide System installed with the Optima Yellow Top as the Auxiliary battery.

    I have just returned from 8 months away and have been having issues with the Optima Battery ever since i returned. I have had it on charge for a few days now, resting it overnight and resting charge is sitting at 11.8V.

    see the charging of the Battery while driving, it doesn't seem to be charging well at all.2024-01-07 20.08.13.jpg 2024-01-07 20.08.31.jpg
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  4. 8th January 2024, 10:11 AM #4
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    On having a look at the Discovery 3/4 i have found out about an issue with the 80 amp Circuit Breakers in the TRaxide system, i think this could be my issue.

    Traxide Issue? or DC/DC charger Issue or D4 problem

    I will install an 80 amp Midi Fuse as suggested by Tim and see how the battery goes then but i think it is unservicable.
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  5. 17th January 2024, 09:53 PM #5
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    After getting years out of my first optima battery I only got months out of the replacement. It was replaced under warranty and i went with another brand
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  6. 18th January 2024, 03:00 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meccles View Post
    After getting years out of my first optima battery I only got months out of the replacement. It was replaced under warranty and i went with another brand

    I got almost 4 years out my Optima but from talking to Tim from Traxide the best way to go is the SSB HVT-50LD. I have just installed one and seems good, big trip coming up so will let you all know after that trip how it goes.
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