Mikef Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 My wife found that the battery is totally flat this morning...and to my embarrasment, I realise I have never changed a battery myself...! The mechanics look straightforward (start with the negative...), the battery seems to be held in place with one clamp at the front. If I try and get to Halfrauds for a new battery, anything I should be aware of? Should I look for a specific size of battery (for a 2002 TDI Galaxy...)? I've written out the capacity (12v 340A), and the manual says I should get a silver/calcium battery (though it doesnt reference this on my current battery). Any thoughts appreciated!! cheers mikef Quote
Mirez Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) Yup, negative off, positive off, one bolt to remove the front clamp and lift it out. Ensure you have your radio code first as once you disconnect the battery it'll ask for code entry next time (though some people on here can help you out if you don't :lol: ) The one you need from halfords its one of the largest ones they do, there have been a few reports on here of people asking the staff and getting the wrong size one so its best to just pick your own. Silver is certainly the way to go, Edited November 28, 2010 by Mirez Quote
Mikef Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Posted November 28, 2010 Thanks Mirez!! No need to worry about sizes? (..and no, I have no idea what my radio code is of course!! :-) ) cheers Quote
Mirez Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) The sizes relate to the capacity, the larger capactity the larger the battery. 340Amp is fine for the Galaxy but there is nothing wrong with going higher, just not lower. The Gal also has a gigantic battery area so should accomodate pretty much any battery they do - when I got mine (from halfords as mine also died overnight) it was the largest silver one they do (about £110 iirc) and fits the whole tray perfectly. You'll need the M number and model off the side of the radio for "someone" to give you the code :lol: Edited November 28, 2010 by Mirez Quote
Caff Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 I got mine from Bristol Batteries as they were cheaper than Halfords. If that information is of any use.Caff Quote
smitch Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 Got mine from Halfords. It was a Bosch with the Halfords code of HBS096 from memory and it is very large, comes with 5 year warranty. Think it was about Quote
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