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Title: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: JazzMan2018 on October 18, 2018, 09:22:04 PM: Hi,

Parked up with main beam on. Turned off engine but kept key in ignition

After 30-40 mins, radio started to cut out. Realised what had happened when I turned the key - dead!!!

Got a jump start and, following a 10 mile drive, all ok now

I know it was my fault for leaving lights on but as it died after a fairly short time, does that mean my battery is on the way out? No idea of battery history - could be the original one

Quick look on line shows a replacement cost for a new one of about £80-90. Does this seem about right?

Any info appreciated!

Thanks
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: MicktheMonster on October 18, 2018, 10:58:54 PM: try this thread Jazzman, I think it answers all your questions

https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=10545.0

You should be able to get a yuasa silver battery (by all accounts the best) for it for about £60 - £65 delivered if you are able to fit it yourself.
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: JazzMan2018 on October 20, 2018, 06:34:33 PM: Thanks

Think battery is on the way out

Will order a Yuasa YBX5054 Silver from MBS as advised - £65 delivered

Alan
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: sparky Paul on October 20, 2018, 10:07:51 PM: You can buy the same battery here for 47 quid delivered

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yuasa-Silver-High-Performance-SMF-Battery-40Ah-340CCA-YBX5054-4Year-Warranty/253815963172
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: culzean on October 21, 2018, 09:53:42 AM: Quote from: sparky Paul on October 20, 2018, 10:07:51 PM
You can buy the same battery here for 47 quid delivered

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yuasa-Silver-High-Performance-SMF-Battery-40Ah-340CCA-YBX5054-4Year-Warranty/253815963172

Something funny there that battery normally comes with a 5 year warranty. May be old stock and seller is not willing to give full 5 years warranty.

https://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/yuasa-ybx5054-silver-12v-40ah-054-car-battery.html
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: Jocko on October 21, 2018, 10:50:47 AM: Maybe been sitting on the shelf for a year!
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: olduser1 on October 21, 2018, 12:34:36 PM: Always cash in your old battery when I was servicing vehicles took 8-10 at a time to be weighed in a local scrap yard
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: sparky Paul on October 21, 2018, 08:57:52 PM: Quote from: culzean on October 21, 2018, 09:53:42 AM
Something funny there that battery normally comes with a 5 year warranty. May be old stock and seller is not willing to give full 5 years warranty.

https://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/yuasa-ybx5054-silver-12v-40ah-054-car-battery.html

Yes, that is a bit odd. The 5 year warranty would be from the manufacturer anyway, and has to apply from date of purchase... unless they are grey imports or something, in which case the only warranty is from the retailer.

In any case, most battery warranties only pay out a percentage of the purchase price in the 3rd, 4th and 5th year - this can be as little as 20% in the fifth year, about the scrap value, so I don't tend get to get too hung up about the warranties. Just stick to a battery with a decent reputation.
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: Jocko on October 21, 2018, 10:21:36 PM: I had a claim on a failed Kwik Fit battery, which had about 3 weeks to go before it was out of warranty. They replaced it, with no quibble, and at no cost to myself.
Title: Re: Battery replacement. - 2005 1.4 CVT
Post by: Brendan976 on November 07, 2018, 03:46:20 PM: Costco stock a Bosch battery for the jazz, 4 year warranty. £48 ish. I saw them last week.

Ben