Battery Replacement Recommendation - UK
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Normally, I just go with the lowest cost for the highest power. However, I thought I was lucky to actually find a repacement battery for Kitty at Walmart. It's specifications exceeded the OEM's and it cost less than an alimony check () . It's been in the car for two years and 40,000 miles - no problems.
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I got a Varta H3 100Ah recently from
www.battery4cars.co.uk
Battery is : VARTA Car Batteries by a leading UK Car Battery online supplier.
for £82.00 + delivery at £9.99 = total £91.99 which seemed like a very good deal.
Arrived quickly - well packed - included vent elbow - can recommend.
Cheers,
David.
www.battery4cars.co.uk
Battery is : VARTA Car Batteries by a leading UK Car Battery online supplier.
for £82.00 + delivery at £9.99 = total £91.99 which seemed like a very good deal.
Arrived quickly - well packed - included vent elbow - can recommend.
Cheers,
David.
Last edited by DevonDavid; 09-11-2014 at 02:48 PM. Reason: speeeling
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Can i use an Optimate 4 charger
to charge my 1998 XK8 ?Optimate 4 Battery Charger - Demon Tweeks
I'm going to buy a new battery soon - is these a specific name or number for the properly vented battery - looks like the previous owner bought quite a cheap one.
Thanks for the help guys.
I'm going to buy a new battery soon - is these a specific name or number for the properly vented battery - looks like the previous owner bought quite a cheap one.
Thanks for the help guys.
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ok the battery i have in it now is a: Lion Battery looks like it's 88Ah
My guess is this is a general one and not the best for the car.
The full ref nos for it seems to be 017 88Ah EN 680cca
Lion 017 Car Battery 88Ah 680CCA 3 Year Warranty
any thoughts? Thanks.
My guess is this is a general one and not the best for the car.
The full ref nos for it seems to be 017 88Ah EN 680cca
Lion 017 Car Battery 88Ah 680CCA 3 Year Warranty
any thoughts? Thanks.
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To quote a post I made on another Jaguar Forum!
The OE battery for your XK8 is a VARTA made in Germany. Part Number C2D22312. Specification is 90Ah and 800 amp. Cost from Jaguar last month was £95.79 (less any discount your dealer may give) plus VAT.
Just Google [Jaguar + XK8 + Varta + battery] and it will return several UK suppliers.
Graham
The OE battery for your XK8 is a VARTA made in Germany. Part Number C2D22312. Specification is 90Ah and 800 amp. Cost from Jaguar last month was £95.79 (less any discount your dealer may give) plus VAT.
Just Google [Jaguar + XK8 + Varta + battery] and it will return several UK suppliers.
Graham
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Brilliant - thanks Graham that's the one for me - hope u don't mind a dumb question - will that come ready to fit - no charging up or anything?
I've been looking at the this link for reconnection:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ect-faq-74146/
I've been looking at the this link for reconnection:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ect-faq-74146/
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They always come from a Jaguar Dealer charged and ready to fit. If you source from elsewhere, check before you buy. The adaptor for the vent is usually packed separately. There's a blanking plug to remove and the right angled vent adapter is then a push fit.
Things to consider with battery disconnection are:
1. radio code required (for UK vehicles)
2. reset window limit switches
3. fuel trim adaptations will automatically reset to default values but will 'relearn' as you drive
Graham
Things to consider with battery disconnection are:
1. radio code required (for UK vehicles)
2. reset window limit switches
3. fuel trim adaptations will automatically reset to default values but will 'relearn' as you drive
Graham
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