Time to replace my 993 battery- HELP
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It's been on an optimate for the last month (getting driven a few times a week) but my 'Porsche' battery has finally given up the ghost. It started first time today but barely turned over when I tried to re-start down the village. Nearly ended up stranded by the bugger!I don't know how old the battery is , but it's just got to go at this stage.
I've made enquires and 'Bosch silver' batteries aren't available here in Dublin. Could folk recommend any other types , giving spec ie A/H's etc.
Sorry if this has been covered already , I've done a search and have only found the Bosch as the recommended one.
I've made enquires and 'Bosch silver' batteries aren't available here in Dublin. Could folk recommend any other types , giving spec ie A/H's etc.
Sorry if this has been covered already , I've done a search and have only found the Bosch as the recommended one.
How about a Varta Blue Top?
They're meant to be every bit as good as Bosch and if you order from here they're cheaper than an equivalent Halfords job too, I got one for my 944 S2 last week and it arrived next day.
There's a 'search by car' function to make choosing the correct battery easier too.
They're meant to be every bit as good as Bosch and if you order from here they're cheaper than an equivalent Halfords job too, I got one for my 944 S2 last week and it arrived next day.
There's a 'search by car' function to make choosing the correct battery easier too.
Varta Blue Top are the same battery as the Bosch Silver. Bosch don't make batteries any more they are made by Varta and branded Bosch:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0...
You need to make sure your window relay isn't faulty. For example, the drivers window shouldn't operate with the door open. If it does, your relay is faulty and will be continually drawing current. Current draw with the alarm on should be around 0.05A. If the window relay is faulty it will be more like 0.5-0.6A.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0...
You need to make sure your window relay isn't faulty. For example, the drivers window shouldn't operate with the door open. If it does, your relay is faulty and will be continually drawing current. Current draw with the alarm on should be around 0.05A. If the window relay is faulty it will be more like 0.5-0.6A.
..and you shoulder some of the responsibility for my purchase
.Silver993tt said:
Varta Blue Top are the same battery as the Bosch Silver. Bosch don't make batteries any more they are made by Varta and branded Bosch:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0...
You need to make sure your window relay isn't faulty. For example, the drivers window shouldn't operate with the door open. If it does, your relay is faulty and will be continually drawing current. Current draw with the alarm on should be around 0.05A. If the window relay is faulty it will be more like 0.5-0.6A.
Silver please note the test for the relay is sit in car key out door shut if window operates with no key then relay faulty,the windows will operate with door open key out due to coutesy feature powered by pillar switch.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0...
You need to make sure your window relay isn't faulty. For example, the drivers window shouldn't operate with the door open. If it does, your relay is faulty and will be continually drawing current. Current draw with the alarm on should be around 0.05A. If the window relay is faulty it will be more like 0.5-0.6A.
gary11 said:
Silver please note the test for the relay is sit in car key out door shut if window operates with no key then relay faulty,the windows will operate with door open key out due to coutesy feature powered by pillar switch.
Just go over that again G,in car, key out, door shut.
If window operates, relay is faulty .
Y/N
However key out, door open, window works, relay is still faulty.
jah ?
stuttgartmetal said:
gary11 said:
Silver please note the test for the relay is sit in car key out door shut if window operates with no key then relay faulty,the windows will operate with door open key out due to coutesy feature powered by pillar switch.
Just go over that again G,in car, key out, door shut.
If window operates, relay is faulty .
Y/N ... YES!
However key out, door open, window works, relay is still faulty.
NO , THIS MEANS THE RELAY IS GOOD .. THIS IS NORMAL OP TO LET YOU WIND WINDOW UP AS YOU STEP OUT OF CAR
jah ?
stuttgartmetal said:
gary11 said:
Silver please note the test for the relay is sit in car key out door shut if window operates with no key then relay faulty,the windows will operate with door open key out due to coutesy feature powered by pillar switch.
Just go over that again G,in car, key out, door shut.
If window operates, relay is faulty .
Y/N YES
However key out, door open, window works, relay is still faulty.
NO if window works with door open key out thats normal courtesy function and ok
Edited by gary11 on Wednesday 6th February 15:48
Ballcock said:
No unfortunately , we've only got Hellfrauds here . No way am I putting one of their batteries in.
The Halfords batteries have come up trumps in many an on-line car battery test. I recall the Calcium range beating Bosch Silver a few times too. I've got a calcium Halfords battery in my car and it's a very strong start every time - if you can get away from the bright orange sticker/Halfords 'brand' then it's a very good battery, 4 year guarantee and if it did fail, then it can be swapped at any of the 100's of stores - can't really go wrong IMO.majordad said:
I put 2 batteries in my 993 over a four year period, firstly a bosch silver ( and the one that replaced was a bosch silver ) lasted only 18 mths , then replaced it with a cheap one from a local motor factor ( motorway ) here in Cork, and this one is better and still going strong.
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