Battery replacement

[highinthesky]

I had my fourth pot hole related tyre problem in 3 years last week and had to wait for over an hour on a dark and chilly motorway for the Breakdown Truck to arrive

 

It seems the hazard warning lights had drained the battery and this needed a boost to restart the engine.

 

All seems OK now but having been advised by the Breakdown man that the battery seemed 'small' for the car (140 L&K Estate 4 x 4) and reading on here that original fit batteries may only last 3 years or so, thought I would invest in a new one.

 

Any advice please on fitment?

 

Hopefully I have the correct radio code in original documentation but, if not, how can this be resolved?

 

Any other issues to consider with the electrics?

 

Presumably as the battery ran down when I awaited the breakdown man I assume (perhaps naively) that interruption to the power supply does not necessarily cause any issues to radio, sat nav, phone or other connections

 

Appreciate any advice

[bryanp]

As yours is an L&K I imagine it's got all the bells and whistles, also being a diesel they have a heavy cranking current, it will need around a 74ah battery, some sites will recommend a 70ah battery but I'd always go for the bigger capacity battery, I've got a 170 4x4 Elegance, so simular spec, as a personal rule I always go for Varta batteries but Bosch are as good, get what you pay for!

That said, my Dad works in a parts department, a year ago I asked for a Varta or Bosch he came back with an Exide battery, slightly cheaper normal price but got better discount on it so a lot cheaper after! It's been Ok but it's not been on for long so can't be sure how long it will last!!!

Edited 4 March, 2016 by bryanp

[Tdi1.9]

Take a look at www.batterymegastore.co.uk  

 

You can plug in your vehicle details.  Varta Silver Dynamic E44, 5 year warranty is probably the one to go for, especially at the price, including next day delivery.

[highinthesky]

• Thanks for help so far

However does a battery change affect operation of the radio/sat nav etc?

is there a requirement to put in a radio code once the new battery has been fitted?

This didn't seem to be needed when the battery was recharged after going flat

I am not certain that I have the correct radio code. How can this be overcome?

[wokwon]

However does a battery change affect operation of the radio/sat nav etc

- No, when powered on the sat nav queries the car for VIN etc. If it's the same as last time it proceeds as normal.  Your presets etc are saved to HDD or flash so no loss there.  You may find that the first boot takes a while.

 

What you will find is:

 

1) You will need to relearn the power windows and sunroof torque settings.  To do this, roll them all manually fully down and fully up by holding the switch, pausing for a second at each end.  If you don't do this the auto function will be disabled.  Same with the sunroof, hold the control at the extreme ends until the sunroof has fully opened and closed.

 

2) You will have a power steering light and maybe an ABS light.  These will go out once you have driven around 100 metres and done a few steering maneuvers.  This is just the system re-learning.

 

3) Contrary to some myths, a new battery does not need to be coded into the ECU or similar on the Superb 2.  I believe that that change was only relevant for systems that have brake energy recuperation, which the superb 2 did not.

 

 

[VictorCarrera]

I cant find a reference to inputting a security code after a supply disconnection in the Columbus Infotainment system users manual. Your system may be different. I think there are at least two others, Bolero etc.

 

But here is what the owners manual for a MK2 Superb says.

 

On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions

are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.

Electrical power window (operational faults) » page 49

Enter the radio/navigation system code number

refer to the Operating Instructions for the radio or navigation system

Setting the clock » page 13

Data in the multi-functional indicator are deleted. » page 14

Note

We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure

the full functionality of all electrical systems.

 

If in doubt temporary jumpers could maintain 12V across the battery leads during the switch.

[andrehj]

3) Contrary to some myths, a new battery does not need to be coded into the ECU or similar on the Superb 2.  I believe that that change was only relevant for systems that have brake energy recuperation, which the superb 2 did not.

That is not completely true. At least the facelift 1.6TDI greenline models (and maybe some more facelift models) of the S2 did have a start-stop system and an AGM battery. These need recoding after a battery change!

[wokwon]

That is not completely true. At least the facelift 1.6TDI greenline models (and maybe some more facelift models) of the S2 did have a start-stop system and an AGM battery. These need recoding after a battery change!

 

Noted with thanks Andrehj.

[supersnail]

Just put an 80 ah in mine, go for the biggest ah that will fit in the hole,with the amount of electronics on these cars the more the merrier.When I changed mine the only thing that needed resetting was the ABS system,ten minutes chez skoda.

[superbdreams]

Just put an 80 ah in mine, go for the biggest ah that will fit in the hole,with the amount of electronics on these cars the more the merrier.When I changed mine the only thing that needed resetting was the ABS system,ten minutes chez skoda.

make and model of the battery that you have fitted STP  

[Skoda4x4man]

The largest I could find listed was a Bosch - 76Ah

 

I would be interested with the 80Ah  battery  too

 

I found Eurocarparts the cheapest

 

 

Chris

[175GDY]

I installed a 80 Ah AGM battery in the Yeti.  This battery is longer than longest standard battery, 315 mm vs 278 mm. 
Tray had to be modified, easy DIY. 
Battery base also needed some modification, by removing the lip at each end of battery base. 
New battery sits slightly tighter towards the bulkhead at the rear, and slightly closer towards air filter at the front.  Clamps towards tray as the standard battery.

My first 80 Ah AGM lasted only 6 months (Euroglobe), was replaced by a Bosch 80 Ah AGM Stop-Start, which seems to work very well for my kind of use. Lots of Webasto-heating prior to startup and driving.

[Skoda4x4man]

I contacted Skoda Customer services - been for a service yoad and I now have a new Varta battery ! (still only 72AH but, we'll see what happens)

Old battery was a Moll

 

 

 

Chris

[supersnail]

I got mine from a local battery specialist here in France if anybody wants their address let me know and ill post it they also build their own. Mine cost 90euros(about £70) same size as the original.

[Solarstorm]

Upgrade mine today from a 61ah Varta (assume original factory fit) to a 74ah Bosch:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Superb_2.0_2010/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-battery/?444771008&1&06fbc3159c6d1128115ddf016f1d8a1acac380d2&000020

 

Large fabric replacement battery cover was part 1K0915411B (ordered from local dealer)

 

10mm socket to loosen the cable bolts and 13mm socket to loose the metal holding plate

 

Had to cut the cable routing holes in the new cover down a bit as Bosch battery isn't quite as tall as the cover

 

Car remembered all settings except for trip MPG, trip mileage and time

[numskull]

Our OE battery was flat on the 15th. Got the RAC out and they confirmed it was dead. So they replaced it with a 750ah Varta battery. Wow, what a difference. Could've got it cheaper I know, but I'm happy to know if it does fail in five years, they'll come out and replace it FOC...

[silver1011]

Guys, don't buy the Bosch S5, it is a great battery but it is a Varta E44 with a Bosch sticker and a hefty premium.

 

The Varta E44 is a very good battery and well priced. 77Ah and 780CCA (Cold Cranking Amps).

 

096 is the max size for the Superb.

 

Plenty of deals online, £67 delivered to your door...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/096-E44-577400078-heavy-duty-car-battery-/121933771637?hash=item1c63d1b375:g:7JwAAOSwHjNWBUQ2

 

I'd hoped Skoda would have stopped skimping on batteries by now but it seems not.

[Danny 57]

Our OE battery was flat on the 15th. Got the RAC out and they confirmed it was dead. So they replaced it with a 750ah Varta battery. Wow, what a difference. Could've got it cheaper I know, but I'm happy to know if it does fail in five years, they'll come out and replace it FOC...

 

I presume you either mean 750CCA or 75AH.

Edited 24 March, 2016 by Danny 57

[numskull]

I presume you either mean 750CCA or 75AH.

Hahaha! Whoops. Yes mate.. it's actually 780CCA!

[Dadscab]

On 24/03/2016 at 18:06, silver1011 said:

Guys, don't buy the Bosch S5, it is a great battery but it is a Varta E44 with a Bosch sticker and a hefty premium.

 

The Varta E44 is a very good battery and well priced. 77Ah and 780CCA (Cold Cranking Amps).

 

096 is the max size for the Superb.

 

Plenty of deals online, £67 delivered to your door...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/096-E44-577400078-heavy-duty-car-battery-/121933771637?hash=item1c63d1b375:g:7JwAAOSwHjNWBUQ2

 

I'd hoped Skoda would have stopped skimping on batteries by now but it seems not.

Hi guy's. 

I've got a MK II 1.6 Greenline on a 13 plate, can anybody tell me if this battery (Varta E44)  would be ok and fit my car? 

We've just had our first cold spell this morning and the car had a bit of a struggle and also strangely reset all of the vehicle settings back to factory. 

I phoned the dealer and they said that it was 99% sure that it would be the battery, considering it's still the original battery it hasn't done to bad. 

[DEL80Y]

E44 Varta fit and forget its amazing how the price of these go up closer to winter 
Shop around you should still find a good deal just make sure you include postage as a lot of sites hide this..

 

[TheRobinK]

11 hours ago, Dadscab said:

I've got a MK II 1.6 Greenline on a 13 plate, can anybody tell me if this battery (Varta E44)  would be ok and fit my car? 

 

Does your Greenline have the stop/start system? The E44 Varta is a great battery but I don't think you can just drop it in if your car has been coded for the start/stop optimised AGM battery.

 

Someone with more expertise than me will probably advise us, but i read on a thread here that you can change battery types but you will need to have the car coded....

[Dadscab]

21 minutes ago, TheRobinK said:

 

Does your Greenline have the stop/start system? The E44 Varta is a great battery but I don't think you can just drop it in if your car has been coded for the start/stop optimised AGM battery.

 

Someone with more expertise than me will probably advise us, but i read on a thread here that you can change battery types but you will need to have the car coded....

Yeah sorry I should have mentioned that it was stop/start but tbh I was completely unaware that it needed a stop/start battery until today "doh"

This is the battery that's in it at the moment "varta 7P0 915 105 68 ah" 

But I think it might be discontinued or varta have changed the product code for it as I can't find it anywhere, this is so confusing. 

20 minutes ago, TheRobinK said:

 

Does your Greenline have the stop/start system? The E44 Varta is a great battery but I don't think you can just drop it in if your car has been coded for the start/stop optimised AGM battery.

 

Someone with more expertise than me will probably advise us, but i read on a thread here that you can change battery types but you will need to have the car coded....

On 24/03/2016 at 18:06, silver1011 said:

Guys, don't buy the Bosch S5, it is a great battery but it is a Varta E44 with a Bosch sticker and a hefty premium.

 

The Varta E44 is a very good battery and well priced. 77Ah and 780CCA (Cold Cranking Amps).

 

096 is the max size for the Superb.

 

Plenty of deals online, £67 delivered to your door...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/096-E44-577400078-heavy-duty-car-battery-/121933771637?hash=item1c63d1b375:g:7JwAAOSwHjNWBUQ2

 

I'd hoped Skoda would have stopped skimping on batteries by now but it seems not.

Hi guy's. 

I've got a MK II 1.6 Greenline on a 13 plate, can anybody tell me if this battery (Varta E44)  would be ok and fit my car? 

We've just had our first cold spell this morning and the car had a bit of a struggle and also strangely reset all of the vehicle settings back to factory. 

I phoned the dealer and they said that it was 99% sure that it would be the battery, considering it's still the original battery it hasn't done to bad. 

[bigjohn]

I'm watching with interest as my 2014 1.4tsi also has stop/start and thus far is on the original battery (no issues as yet but it looks tiny!).

 

Saying that I'm shocked that a 2013 Superb needs a new battery - my previous 2003 1.9pd Superb is still on it's original under new ownershp!!

 

 

Edited 28 October, 2017 by bigjohn
can't type

[DEL80Y]

Sorry forgot to ask if its a stop/start

Look here and put your reg it to be sure Tanya