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Offline Bigjimknickers

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Flat battery?
« on: October 20, 2016, 08:54:32 am »
Just got a call from my missus saying the MK5 gti has a flat battery, last use was on Monday, not sure on the age of the battery, but car doesn't do a lot of miles at all.
Oh & I have a Dynavin N6 installed so I really hope it's not battery drain.
Any tips?
Thanks!!
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2016, 08:56:54 am »
Could be battery drain. What year is your car?
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2016, 09:19:02 am »
I had this recently.  Put down to the age of the battery, but it caused me steering assist problems when new battery was fitted.  Have a look at my "Hello and Help" post.  Good luck.
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2016, 11:46:19 am »
It's a 56 plate, had the Dynavin for about 5-6 months iir.
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2016, 11:52:38 am »
Could well be the original Factory Fit Varta Battery!

They last around 8 Years or there abouts depending on useage, My car had covered 41K when I replaced mine just as a matter of course.

I can recommend the 096 Varta Silver E44, 780 CCA, 77AH Battery for the MK5 GTI, It has much better specs than the original Factory Fitted item and is the same dimensions so fits straight on  :happy2:

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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2016, 02:42:02 pm »
Quote from: bonelorry on October 20, 2016, 11:52:38 am
Could well be the original Factory Fit Varta Battery!

They last around 8 Years or there abouts depending on useage, My car had covered 41K when I replaced mine just as a matter of course.

I can recommend the 096 Varta Silver E44, 780 CCA, 77AH Battery for the MK5 GTI, It has much better specs than the original Factory Fitted item and is the same dimensions so fits straight on  :happy2:

As BL says...

My Ed hesitated the first cold morning this season. On original battery in 2008 car...
Have now fitted the top recommended Varta E44, a bargain no-brainer £58 from Battery megastore Tewkesbury M5
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2016, 04:27:31 pm »
Would euro car parts have that battery? Only that I'll Need one asap
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2016, 04:46:15 pm »
Just got in & took a pic:

Is this original 2006?? :notworthy:
« Last Edit: October 20, 2016, 04:47:55 pm by Bigjimknickers »
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2016, 05:12:42 pm »
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2016, 06:42:25 pm »
Quote from: Bigjimknickers on October 20, 2016, 04:46:15 pm
Just got in & took a pic:

Is this original 2006?? :notworthy:

That looks like mine, which was the 8 yo original
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2016, 11:50:59 pm »
That's defo the original battery mate same as mine, I'm gonna buy me a varta e44 before winter kicks in
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2016, 08:53:45 am »
ECP/CP4L dont sell Varta.

I have spent a little time trying to fathom out the Varta date code system, but none the wiser so far...

I would recommend taking just a little moretime, to remove the battery box and tray completely, so that you can clean all the crud away that was collected underneath, if yours is like mine. Also washed down to neutralise any stray acid.
Easy 3 x 10mm bolts.
I then waxoyled that area just in case...
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2016, 09:44:40 am »
Here's the uprated Varta 77AH battery for £55:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141851085043

I bought and fitted this a few weeks ago, replacing my 8 year old OEM battery and it's working a treat
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2016, 10:21:13 pm »
I've still got the original battery on my gti and mines a 56 plate. just starting to struggle to start in the mornings now although only used on a weekend. will be a purchase soon before it gets too cold
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Re: Flat battery?
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2016, 10:31:23 pm »
I'd recommend uprated Varta as above or similar Bosch which I went for. 11 years on original battery is pretty good going!
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