New Battery Required
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Gutted today - after 6 weeks stuck in the garage on charge with my new OptiMate III battery charger, took the car out for a spin. After 10 miles stopped to fill up and it wouldn't start again. I did leave the headlights on for 5 minutes by mistake, but still should have been OK. Had to push it off the forecourt! AA man came and jump started - also confirmed circuit charging properly.
So, the battery probably has a dud cell and I need a new one. Unless I hear otherwise, I'll put it in the local Chrysler dealer next week to get one fitted.
Is that the best way to go or can someone recommend another option? Also, any idea how much it should cost?
Thanks
Graham
So, the battery probably has a dud cell and I need a new one. Unless I hear otherwise, I'll put it in the local Chrysler dealer next week to get one fitted.
Is that the best way to go or can someone recommend another option? Also, any idea how much it should cost?
Thanks
Graham
battery's are round about 100 quid from US Automotive,
think they now send them out dry (could be wrong) bit of aggro fitting it, removing wheel and plastic covers. No idea how much Chrysler charge, but guess one hours labour. If you DIY fit, make sure to clean the battery tray while your there. Running the a/c, and driving fairly hard for about 3x 10 minute runs will be needed to for the ECU to relearn. I've heard of some keeping a slave battery, on the jump start terminals while changing a battery to keep the settings but haven't tried it so couldn't recommend it.
They are known to collapse if not kept charged, the damage to the cell was probably done before you had the car. If its the original you've done ok to get this far.
>> Edited by viper on Saturday 15th February 18:47
think they now send them out dry (could be wrong) bit of aggro fitting it, removing wheel and plastic covers. No idea how much Chrysler charge, but guess one hours labour. If you DIY fit, make sure to clean the battery tray while your there. Running the a/c, and driving fairly hard for about 3x 10 minute runs will be needed to for the ECU to relearn. I've heard of some keeping a slave battery, on the jump start terminals while changing a battery to keep the settings but haven't tried it so couldn't recommend it.
They are known to collapse if not kept charged, the damage to the cell was probably done before you had the car. If its the original you've done ok to get this far.
>> Edited by viper on Saturday 15th February 18:47
Some of you recommend the Optimate III. How that does work exactly? I connect the Optimate III and leave it on for 24/7? And take it off for the weekend? I had my RT10 shipped from the States last September. Haven't driven it through the winter months and the battery seems to be little bit weak. Can't start the car.
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connect the positive to the jump post under the bonnet, negative to a stud
which protudes on the the chassis drivers side, leave it on 24/7 been using them for years. If wired correctly you can plug it in without lifting the bonnet
the alarm/immobiliser will drain the battery within 3 weeks, after that youll be very lucky to start the car, the battery once lost its charge hardly ever recovers to full capacity, so except a new battery soon !
buy an optimate (£40) wire it in and leave it for a few days you may be lucky. I brought another optimate3 at xmas the length of cables are a bit tight and really need extending
>> Edited by Viper on Tuesday 21st February 14:36
connect the positive to the jump post under the bonnet, negative to a stud
which protudes on the the chassis drivers side, leave it on 24/7 been using them for years. If wired correctly you can plug it in without lifting the bonnet
the alarm/immobiliser will drain the battery within 3 weeks, after that youll be very lucky to start the car, the battery once lost its charge hardly ever recovers to full capacity, so except a new battery soon !
buy an optimate (£40) wire it in and leave it for a few days you may be lucky. I brought another optimate3 at xmas the length of cables are a bit tight and really need extending
>> Edited by Viper on Tuesday 21st February 14:36
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