21 minutes ago, Donweather said:

Alternator replaced.

1. Yes
2. Also Yes, but not until they've got the earthing strap right.

3 hours ago, Donweather said:

Also should I be demanding a new battery as I’ve read if you discharge the battery so low sulfation of the battery can occur hence the life of my current battery has been compromised due to the stuffed alternator?

Dealer responded saying battery is charged and under warranty until March 2024. Pretty much gave me the middle finger. 

Who paid for the alternator? 

13 hours ago, j caff said:

Who paid for the alternator? 

Dealer under warranty. As they should have. Didn’t come to the party for paying for towing costs mind you. 

UPDATE:

New battery arrived from Tayna batteries today, only ordered it yesterday at 3pm, great service.

 

Question if I totally disconnect the battery will I lose any codes, systems that I will struggle to reconnect when I install the new battery?

 

Should I keep the car connected to another battery/keep car charged while I swap the battery out?

 

Also if I don't code the battery in, will this cause any problems, stop any systems from working, bring up any lights etc?

 

Thanks in advance

Tony

28 minutes ago, Supernovas said:

Also if I don't code the battery in, will this cause any problems, stop any systems from working, bring up any lights etc?

Look again at page one and the 4th post by me, follow the link.

4 minutes ago, varooom said:

Look again at page one and the 4th post by me, follow the link.

So do I need a VCDS device to recode the battery in or a visit to my VAG specialist?

 

This is the battery I purchased https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/n70/

26 minutes ago, Supernovas said:

So do I need a VCDS device to recode the battery in or a visit to my VAG specialist?

 

This is the battery I purchased https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/n70/

Have you got a picture of the old battery, or can you say it's "68Ah AGM" for example?

Varoom,

 

Please see this picture.

6 minutes ago, Supernovas said:

Varoom,

 

Please see this picture.

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You can type in the @ symbol to tag me (tip for future)

 

Ok, so you have increased from 68Ah to a 70Ah that won't affect things that much at all, however you have brought an EFB battery to replace an AGM.

 

EFB's last twice as long as a standard battery (roughly speaking)

 

AGM's last three times as long, again roughly speaking.

 

I would say you have two choices, that gets returned, or you get that EFB adapted in correctly just to be safe.

 

This one would have been a drop in for you https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e39/

Edited 21 January, 20233 yr by varooom

@varooom

 

Would this battery be more suitable?

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5a08/

1 minute ago, Supernovas said:

@varooom

 

Would this battery be more suitable?

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5a08/

Varta and Bosch AFAIK are made in exactly the same factory.

 

I did look at their website, and you would have to pay for the return out of own pocket, so at this stage you probably should go with the EFB, and try and locate someone locally to adapt the battery to EFB and 70Ah etc as in the instructions.

@varooom

I will enquire about the return cost and if cheap enough purchase the correct battery and get a local specialist to code it in with VCDS. Are the last battery details I sent you correct?

Just now, Supernovas said:

@varooom

I will enquire about the return cost and if cheap enough purchase the correct battery and get a local specialist to code it in with VCDS. Are the last battery details I sent you correct?

Either the Varta or the Bosch you linked will drop into place.  Your old as an AGM and 68Ah, the new linked one's are 70Ah AGM and would technically drop in and charge fine.

 

Ideally get the new one adapted, but again in theory you should be fine.

 

 

If you keep the 70Ah EFB, then I would get that adapted in, the forum has a map of local VCDS users, I am sure you can find someone you can visit for a few beer tokens and get it adapted.

@varooom

Tayna say £14 to return, nor brainer I am sending it back and getting the Varta AGM equivalent and then getting my VAG specialist to code it in.

 

Many thanks for all your support and guidance it's much appreciated.

Regards

Tony

2 minutes ago, Supernovas said:

@varooom

Tayna say £14 to return, nor brainer I am sending it back and getting the Varta AGM equivalent and then getting my VAG specialist to code it in.

 

Many thanks for all your support and guidance it's much appreciated.

Regards

Tony

 You won't need to adapt the new battery, the car will self-learn the charging all on its own.  Literally keep that money in your pocket!

 

AGM to EFB absolutely Adapt it

EFB to EFB nope

AGM to AGM nope

 

The 2Ah difference between the two batteries (old to new) won't make that much an impact.

 

Swap yourself, turn on car and turn wheel full lock to left and right, lights will go out.  Ideally you are going to want to do a fair drive to give it a nice charge, or spend a little dough on a charger that has AGM program.

I recently changed from EFB to AGM, got this one. https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/enduroline/096-agm/ . Works a treat and cheaper. You will need to code it to let the car know type of bty has changed. This can be done with OBDeleven.

Bit the bullet today, had my local VAG specialist replace my AGM battery and coded it in, all sorted.

 

Thanks for all your support and feedback, much appreciated.

 

Regards

 

Tony

I noticed that my current battery does struggle sometimes now not helped by the keyless start up sequence. I had a routine service the other day and surprise they said the battery needs replacing soon which I knew wasn't cheap as its a stop/start 2.0TDi engine but I struggled to stay on my seat when they said it would be ~£400 😵 I said no thanks I would sort it myself.....

 

Looking at the batteries it looks like the Bosch S5 A08 is the best candidate but I'm confused if it needs coding? Euro Car Parts have them for £250 but Amazon have them for £140? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-0-092-S5-A-080-Rechargeable-Starter-Battery/dp/B00SJ97O6W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Car+Batteries+s5+a08&qid=1675246904&s=automotive&sr=1-1@varooom any advice

@darwinjakeTake a picture of your existing to verify, odds are 096AGM is what's fitted.

@varooom I keep getting a server error when I try to upload the photo but it is a

Varta 7P0 915 105

12V 68Ah 380A DIN

 

BEM Code:

7P0915105

VAO67050991XD

 

2 minutes ago, darwinjake said:

@varooom I keep getting a server error when I try to upload the photo but it is a

Varta 7P0 915 105

12V 68Ah 380A DIN

 

BEM Code:

7P0915105

VAO67050991XD

Brilliant, so it's an 096AGM, you can scroll back a few posts to see every question is really already answered.

 

Fit a Varta, or Bosch (anything else really)

There are links to Tanya battery site, and a few other places too that sell them.  You should be able to drop that battery in and forget about need to Adapt it.

1 minute ago, varooom said:

Brilliant, so it's an 096AGM, you can scroll back a few posts to see every question is really already answered.

 

Fit a Varta, or Bosch (anything else really)

There are links to Tanya battery site, and a few other places too that sell them.  You should be able to drop that battery in and forget about need to Adapt it.

Thanks @varooom your a life saver, I start a new job in March which will require quite a few miles so I didnt want to worry about the battery. Now for the next on my list, what do you know about all season tyres 🤣 joking. Thanks again

@varooom sorry to be a pain but is there any difference between the Bosch S5 and the Varta E39 option

Good luck in your new job, I prefer the Varta as it seems to be doing a good job for many people before they tap out.  I put a Varta E39 onto mine after 7 years, and it was not fully dead.