rainford

Is it safe to disconnect? - don't want to upset the cars electronics.

The car has done less than 100 miles in the last twelve months. Total mileage is still under 6,000 at 10 years old.

I have the type of charger which is meant to be left on all the time when the vehicle is not in use. It shows a red light when charging and this changes to green when it is up to charge. What I am finding is that the green light only stays on for about 20 seconds and then the red comes back on again as if the battery has lost some charge in that short time. Previously I used to disconnect it when up to charge and leave it for about 3 months before I put it on again. I also use the charger on another vehicle and it functions normally on that. Car is going for MOT tomorrow so will ask the garage to test the battery. I would like to know if it is OK to disconnect the battery to identify/replace it without losing memory in some of the cars functions. If not I will have to pay the garage to source the battery and fit it but suspect that won't be the cheapest option.

Thanks for the advice. I'd assumed I needed an 096AGM battery as that is what is offered when checking sites using the registration number in addition to the standard 096. Its confusing because having entered the registration these sites clearly show that the car is a Greenline and as far as I know all the 2012 Greenlines have a 1.2 diesel with stop start as standard - so can't understand why a non AGM battery is offered. I have no way of knowing if it should actually be an EFB without removing the battery from the car (its the original battery from when I bought the car new) as it is not possible top read the sides with it in situ. Can I disconnect the battery to have a look without losing anything from the vehicles memory? I have checked the Tayna website as recommended but having input the registration they merely suggest I look at the existing battery and suggest the possible marked code may be 096 or 096AGM.

Hi - I'm new to the forum so hope I am typing in the right place. My 2012 Greenline seems to have a failing battery. (I use the car very little so charge it weekly and have noticed that it is taking much longer to charge now). I have tried to source a battery online and these searches usually start with my registration number. The sites then suggest suitable batteries. I'm puzzled because all sites I have tried suggest a battery which is not suitable for the 'stop start' technology which my vehicle has. They usually suggest an alternative more expensive 'AGM' battery which is. The 'stop start' function rarely operates on my car due to the limited mileage I do and it is not a priority for me. My question then is - can I fit the cheaper battery if I'm not using 'stop start' or does the vehicle need the AGM battery for some other reason such as regenerative braking? Can anybody recommend a good source of a decent replacement battery - I don't want to go to a main agent as I haven't had the 'fix'.