Replacement battery

[TUS 373]

After 3 years and 17,000 miles the battery appears to be on its way out and losing charge...so I'm on the hunt for a new one.

I think the model number for the Tuscan battery is an E672 - but can anyone confirm what the cold cranking capacity of the battery should be too please? Do TVR still use Fulmen batteries?

Also, and I have done a search for this, will the alarm start as soon as I disconnect the battery and of so, is there a workaround for this (please DO NOT post the solution on here if there is indeed one - email me off line instead!).

TIA
TUS 373

[Graham66]

The alarm should start to sound as it will notice the voltage drop, but surely using the alarm fob to turn it off would work? I am only guessing, but I would HOPE that it works that way!

Graham
PS - Didn't think this was such a secure piece of information that it needed sending off line

[TUS 373]

Thanks - hope it works otherwise it is cotton wool in the ears and blushes in front of the neighbours.

Anyone got any details on the battery? I know Costco do E672 but.....I remember chasing around looking for a battery for my old Chimaera. There were different cranking capacities available for the same size (Range Rover?) battery. Only the dealer could supply the exact requirement.

Help anyone?

[Graham66]

Put the steering on full lock, get in the passenger front wheel arch and remove the battery cover, the cranking rate and model number should be on a label on the battery - no need to remove it (if they fitted it the right way round) so only 3 bolts (I think) to remove on the cover

Graham

[basil brush]

The original on mine was a Tungsten HD, which I think was around 700 CCA. The nearest I could find (as I was in a rush) was from Halfords but the mounting flanges were different so I had to improvise. It wasn't any cheaper than the main dealer in the end. The Bosch at Costco is a lot smaller capacity.

HTH

Marcus