Battery??

[Toby843]

I've been having some battery issues lately. Packed in just before christamas, got recovery guy out and he jumped it then it died the next day. Went to halfords and bought a new battery and a multimeter. Tested one battery at 12.1 and the other at 12.0 so replaced the lower one and everything was fine. Then over the last few days its been struggling and this morning just packed in. So I tested them again, the same one at 12.1 as last time but the halfords one was 11.7. Its guaranteed so I can get another for free but is there a possibilty its soemthing other than the cold weather and a crappy battery? What batteries are the best?

 

[Fez_uk]

Measure the voltage at the battery when the engine is running. As the alternator could be broken. If it's working it should read a voltage of about 14v.

 

[Toby843]

Ok, I didn't know that. Thanks. Once I get it started I will. Can anyone suggest a good battery, or two as mine has two for some reason?

 

[ronypony]

Have a look here m8


http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-battery

I bought one for my Mav from the Glasgow store last month...it wasn't cheap at over £90 but its a Bosch and seems to be spot on..They do cheaper batteries for Terranos...depends on battery post layout.

 

[Fez_uk]

Your batteries are probably fine, But if the alternator is not charging them they will have no charge in them.

 

[jims-terrano]

When my starter went it gave the same symptons of a flat battery and have heard of others with the same issue.

Jim

 

[Toby843]

well, got it sorted, called out the home recovery guys off my insurance and he jumped it then tightened the alternator cable which was loose, problem solved. Ran the car for half hour and went to halfords, they checked the battery and said it was ok, so didn't replace it but I'm running fine now.
Still might think about replacing them with better batteries, so still open to suggestions on that front. Thanks for your advice guys.

 

[4x4_Gav]

I experienced the same problems with mine when I first brought it, including low voltage. Turns out my battery terminals fell to pieces so replaced them and replaced the battery and all is well.

You checked the connectors? Or especially the large cabling going into them?

 

[4x4_Gav]

doesnt matter, just seen you got it sorted

 

[4x4_Gav]

In terms of the better battery I would recommend the Varta high performance batteries, you can get one for about £90 for the Terrano brand new. Thats the one I brought and also the one my Mrs dad has in his.

I know its sickening but its also the one the land rover spares company my Mrs works for recommends for the landies.

 

[tezzer]

i know you went to halfords, but have a look here.:thumb2

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* We will check your car battery for FREE.
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* We have an extensive range − in fact it's the biggest range in the UK.
* We will explain in store which blades are the best for your car, or you can use our Online Lookup Service.
* We offer three levels of guarantee:

- 3 year guarantee - Standard

- 4 year guarantee - Calcium

- 5 year guarantee - Bosch Silver

* We Fit them for you while you wait.
* We can save you at least 50% on dealer fitting prices.

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* Up to 45% more starting power than a standard battery.
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[rustic]

i know you went to halfords, but have a look here.:thumb2
There are many reasons why it's best to shop for your battery at Halfords:
* We will explain in store which blades are the best for your car, or you can use our Online Lookup Service.

I tried looking for the blades on my battery, but couldn't find them, is it only Halfords batteries that have them. :nenau :lol :lol :lol

 

[lacroupade]

In terms of the better battery I would recommend the Varta high performance batteries, you can get one for about £90 for the Terrano brand new. Thats the one I brought and also the one my Mrs dad has in his.

I know its sickening but its also the one the land rover spares company my Mrs works for recommends for the landies.

+1 :thumb2

 

[tezzer]

I tried looking for the blades on my battery, but couldn't find them, is it only Halfords batteries that have them. :nenau :lol :lol :lol

ah i seem to have pasted to much, but did you read a bout the 3 batteries they do, Calcium Batteries, bosch silver, could be the way to go, :thumbs

 

[jims-terrano]

Why can't a standard battery cope with the same as a Calcium? a standard battery can't cope with being left outside overnight then? never mind a sat nav:lol

Jim