General Battery Problems.

Daniel113 · Apr 27, 2015

Hi

The other day my grande Punto took awhile to start, also a few weeks back the milage on the screen started to flash. Are these signs I need a new battery?

I believe the current battery is the original which makes it 7 years old.

I phone Fiat today asking for a price for a new battery, they told me they sell 2 batteries for my car one which is 40 something amp and the other 80 something amp. Ranging between £60 - £80.

Which size amp would I need for my car?

My car is Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 petrol 5 door 2008

Do you think Fiat would charge me to fit the new battery and dispose the old one?

Also is £60 for a new battery a good price?

Many Thanks.

varesecrazy · Apr 27, 2015

hi,
need more info..??

battery rating depends on your car, and the kit on it,

biggest is Stop/start

then Clutchless gearbox ("automatic")- Dualogic..,

aircon maybe..,

40 Amps sounds TINY..!!

TBH put your reg into europarts site,, and post a link to the battery it recommends ; - ),
Charlie

Daniel113 · Apr 27, 2015

Hi,

I think they said amp, I may be wrong.

My cars gear box is manual, has air con and does not have start and stop.

Here is the link to the recommended battery from halfords

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...lfords-lead-acid-battery-hb202-3-yr-guarantee

Many Thanks

varesecrazy · Apr 27, 2015

202 is the size /description standard.

here is the Euro range
http://www.eurocarparts.com/202-car-batteries

Bosch S4 is excellent value,
tip - enter Bosch S4 202 into Ebay - Europarts have several accounts ( carparts4less,etc)

you may well find a great deal AND local collection OR free delivery

bought my older punto batteries this way..!!

Charlie

TomSum68 · Apr 27, 2015

I got the duracell one from euro car parts, reserve online and use discount code extra5 (if it still works) brilliant battery and come with a 5 year warranty for around £54

Daniel113 · Apr 27, 2015

Would you recommend Bosch, Duracell or a genuine Fiat Battery?

Many Thanks.

varesecrazy · Apr 27, 2015

Daniel113 said:
Would you recommend Bosch, Duracell or a genuine Fiat Battery?

Many Thanks.

TBH ,
BOSCH S4

the FIAT will be an o.k. battery with a FIAT cover..,

the Duracell MAY be better,??never seen one on a car before

sure it'd be good in a VW golf ( "rabbit")

LOL,

Charlie

EDIT - it's your money, buy what you want..,
BUT- the Bosch has the better ,established, reputation AND is probably the cheapest..

Daniel113 · Apr 27, 2015

Okay thank you.

If I order one from euro parts how do I fit the battery and what do I do with my current battery?

Many Thanks.

varesecrazy · Apr 27, 2015

battery changing is simple..

BUT potentially hazardous-so well done for asking..,Safety glasses / some eye protection is a GOOD IDEA- as some risk of arcing..,

familiarise yourself with YOUR car's battery connections + layout - youtube guides may help too

unlock car, undo + support bonnet, put key in your pocket..!!

you undo the BLACK "earth cable" and swing away from battery- battery is now SAFE as there is no "circuit",

undo RED positive cable, and swing away( put plastic bag / tape over - to ensure it';s insulated,
then use a socket to undo the CLAMP - down the side of battery ; - )

battery can now be lifted out of car--IT'S HEAVY..!!

wipe out bottom of battery tray, access is good..,

put new battery in ( same direction)

fit clamp to side ( fiddly)

then refit RED cable to + symbol positive battery pole / terminal, and tighten

then BLACK to - = negative terminal ( you have remade the circuit) = so may get a minor spark + clunk from electronic devices.., normal..!!

wait a second.. if all seems fine,
walk to cabin, put key in ign, turn to 1st stage , check lights come on dash,
if good, turn back off and then tighten battery clamps fully,

now start engine - should be fine

once car is all up + running - job done

you can take OLD battery to local recycling centre ( "tip") for free,
or you will get a few quid from a metal salvage yard.

Charlie

Daniel113 · Apr 27, 2015

varesecrazy said:
battery changing is simple.. BUT potentially hazardous-so well done for asking..,Safety glasses / some eye protection is a GOOD IDEA- as some risk of arcing..,

familiarise yourself with YOUR car's battery connections + layout - youtube guides may help too

unlock car, undo + support bonnet, put key in your pocket..!!

you undo the BLACK "earth cable" and swing away from battery- battery is now SAFE as there is no "circuit",

undo RED positive cable, and swing away( put plastic bag / tape over - to ensure it';s insulated,

then use a socket to undo the CLAMP - down the side of battery ; - )

battery can now be lifted out of car--IT'S HEAVY..!!

wipe out bottom of battery tray, access is good..,

put new battery in ( same direction)

fit clamp to side ( fiddly)

then refit RED cable to + symbol positive battery pole / terminal, and tighten

then BLACK to - = negative terminal ( you have remade the circuit) = so may get a minor spark + clunk from electronic devices.., normal..!!

wait a second.. if all seems fine,

walk to cabin, put key in ign, turn to 1st stage , check lights come on dash,

if good, turn back off and then tighten battery clamps fully,

now start engine - should be fine

once car is all up + running - job done

you can take OLD battery to local recycling centre ( "tip") for free,

or you will get a few quid from a metal salvage yard.

Charlie

Thank you very much. That is a very big help.

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