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• Mobility Scooter - Battery 13 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Sorry not a car but it is still a vehicle Bought a relative a mobility scooter and it needs new batteries, the old ons, two of them  are 35ah, anyone know the effect of putting smaller 20ah batteries on instead. Will the range be reduced or will there be other problems
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Non starter after battery change 25 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Just changed battery on 51 plate fiesta and now truns over but won't start. Was fine until cold weather flattened battery, hence change. 
• Vauxhall Corsa D (2006 - ) - Recharging a Corsa battery 9 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Sorry to ask an obvious question but how can I recharge the battery in my '07 Corsa CDTi without affecting the stereo security code as soon as the battery is disconnected?
• C max 1.8 petrol 2004 battery light coming on 24 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hello   The battery light on my c max comes up after 30 seconds of starting up     The alternator is charging 14.1 volts with everything on so presume the smart charge is ok  New battery on it so batterys ok New aux belt so not slipping  Can anyone suggest what else it might be    Thanks
• Honda Shuttle - Value of old batteries 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Recently I replaced the battery in the Shuttle. I left the old battery, a heavy duty Banner model, outside the house waiting for the weekend when  I'd  take it to the environmental disposal container at the tip.
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 01 2.0 Battery flat within 48hrs 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  The relatively new battery flattens within 48 hours if the car is not used. Battery tested as good and alternator working properly. Battery is larger than necessary for this car. Nothing left on, no drain found either by me or my specialist Alfa garage.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Calcium Batteries 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Have just purchased a new battery for my Focus. 6 years old - interesting to read Ford batteries don't seem to last long! Battery is calcium but not sure if this is silver calcium as there may, it seems, be different types. Is this likely to cause problems.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1995 1.2 Battery losing charge 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  When the car is left standing for a few days, the battery loses charge. After about 2 weeks there is hardly enough power to start the engine. It is a new battery and has been tested. Can anyone suggest what could be draining the battery? Could an immobiliser be a drain?
• X5 Battery Keeps going flat 2 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  A friend of mine is at his wits end with his X5 whose battery keeps going flat after a week or so. It's been into the local BMW dealer numerous times, for new battery (x2), new ignition switch, new alternator (£1000!) but still the battery flatens after a week or so.
• Battery Recharge 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi - how long should I need to drive my car after jump starting it so as to recharge the battery? The reason I ask is that I did so for about 25 mins last night but battery was still flat when I went to restart this morning. Not sure if it's relevant but car is a Jag XJS and battery had been fine up until recent cold weather.
• Leads off on battery charging? 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Can someone give me a definative answer to this? Is it strictly necessary to remove any of the battery leads when attaching a home battery charger to the battery on a modern car? Years ago I remember when we had dynamos it wasn't necessary but with the advent of alternaters I think there is now a link (electronic or wire etc) with the alternater even tho' the ignition is 'off'.
• is it the battery?? 23 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Sometimes when I start my mondeo (petrol), mainly when the engine is still warmish, I have to 'catch it' by dabbing the accelerator to prevent it cutting out. The battery is nearly 3 years old and I do a fair number of shortish journeys. I checked the water levels in the battery and toped them up as they were low but not below the cells. I understand some people reccommend elective battery replacement every 3 years
• Alfa Romeo 159 TI 16V JTDM 150 Sportwagen 2009. - Battery charging / replacement procedure. 28 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Some advice required please regarding battery desulphation charging >14.4 V or battery replacement. Is it likely that disconnecting the battery for either of the above mentioned actions will cause any issues with the ECU or other electrical systems?
• KIA Ceed 2014 petrol 1.4 - Battery replacement 27 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Is it safe to opt for the cheaper battery, or is there something about the wiring of cars with a stop/ start option that means all cars in the range, even non stop/start, need the uprated battery? Thanks in advance.
• M240 Solar charge battery anyone? - M240 Solar charge battery anyone? 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  ;"> Hi, I'm headed out to a 10 day long trip later this summer where I won't be able to charge my M240 battery using usual methods - I won't have access to external power sources at all. I will take some spare batteries but it would be tragic if I ran out of juice. Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car 27 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Most of the dimensions I have seen on those mean it will not fit the battery box....
• Chrysler Voyager 2.5 diesel 2001 - Battery gores flat within 2 days 6 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, if anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated.  I have a 2001 Voyager 2.5 diesel which is draining the battery after 2 days. If I disconnect the battery - lead is doesn't drain the battery. I've had a new battery fitted and that and the alternator tested and charging ok. I have noticed the the digital odometer stays illuminated in the instrument display all the time which I think could be causing the drain.
• Failing battery in Focus remote? 3 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Would 5 years be fairly typical for the life of one of these batteries? Thanks Waino
• Battery Advice 27 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Due to one thing or another I have several times been caught out by a flat battery. Is there a better solution than getting a jump-start off somebody? I once sold a car to a chap (having previously warned him the battery was u/s) and when he came to pick it up, he had a spare battery and jump lead with him which he used to start it (without touching the installed one).
• Battery replacement 25 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Should I just disconnect and do the swap and everything will be OK, or should I connect a spare battery or battery charger in parallel via e.g. the cigar lighter to support the electronics while the battery is out of the car? I would naturally keep the positive terminal well out of the way while this was going on.