undriven New battery advice

[notax]

Having left my Chim 400 undriven for over a month due to an injury the battery has died

Which type of battery would you recommend and where from?

I know it's a sod to get to the battery - especially in the dark with only one hand working - but can the box it sits in be removed for easier access?

Edited by notax on Thursday 4th September 23:36

[Ribol]

Battery is an "072" and it comes out with the box by undoing the two bolts from under the floor and sliding it along the floor towards the seat.

If it has just run flat why not just charge it up properly and see how it goes?

[Red Cabbage]

There's plenty on batteries in the Chimaera forum if you use the search function. Read the instructions for changing the battery carefully it will save you a lot of time.

However it depends how far you want to travel and how long you want to wait for a new one.
Many on here were surprised to find Halfrauds stock a 072 at £96 with a 4 year no quibble guarrantee. Just make sure you go for the one with a high CCA (500-600+).

[notax]

Thanks guys I have charged the battery several times, but it won't hold the charge. My girlfriend borrowed the car and had to call the AA who told us battery was finished...

[GreenV8S]

Can't said GF drive it to one of places that will fit batteries while you wait?

[Red Cabbage]

GreenV8S said:

Can't said GF drive it to one of places that will fit batteries while you wait?

It would have to one that you know and trust.

I wouldn't be happy with the average fitter yanking away at my ECU and wiring loom.

[JonathanT]

Ribol said:

Battery is an "072" and it comes out with the box by undoing the two bolts from under the floor and sliding it along the floor towards the seat.

Remember to mark the position of the battery box BEFORE moving it - thankfully not from personal experience mind!

[FlipFlopGriff]

If you take it out take the box and battery to a battery place (luckily a few by us) and get the highest cranking capacity you can that still fits in the box. Got ours with 2 year guarantee for £55.
FFG

[notax]

Thanks - good idea. Phoned Halfords and they want £97 for an 072 battery. But I guess so long as it physically fits and puts out enough power (500-600 amps as mentioned above?) anything should do...

[notax]

Popped into Halfords yesterday for convenience - replaced battery with a 096 which is the largest that will fit the box. Went for a high power one giving 680 amps . Only cost £97, they fitted it and it has a 4 year warranty...