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Which battery.
I went to start the car and.......dead as a dodo!!! The alternator is new so I reckon it`s gotta be the battery. I put my boost charger on it and it started straight away. What replacement do people recommend? It`s a 2003 Blob STI. I did do a search but found nothing. Cheers.
Just looked at a couple and they`re only rated for 262bhp so I`ll need a better one?????????????
I`ve seen a 70Ah and a 75Ah. Do I need a higher capacity one if I`m not running a standard setup or will 60Ah do?
Just looked at a couple and they`re only rated for 262bhp so I`ll need a better one?????????????
I`ve seen a 70Ah and a 75Ah. Do I need a higher capacity one if I`m not running a standard setup or will 60Ah do?
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That IS weird.
Get the battery and alternator checked by an auto electrics place, to be on the safe side
BTW: batteries aren't usually rated by the power of the car, but they need to be MORE powerful if you have lots of electrics, or a diesel engine with high comprression etc.
If you do need one, buy from a reputable place, or buy one with a reputable name.
Get the battery and alternator checked by an auto electrics place, to be on the safe side
BTW: batteries aren't usually rated by the power of the car, but they need to be MORE powerful if you have lots of electrics, or a diesel engine with high comprression etc.
If you do need one, buy from a reputable place, or buy one with a reputable name.
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The alternator is a Subaru reconditioned one which is only a few months old so shouldn`t be that (hopefully). But, the voltage seems to be ok too....just over 12 with everything off and then 14.4 with the heater on
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i've had similar problems with my blob STI and i found my battery and alternator to be fine. Its like something is draining the battery but only at random. I have had no problems for ages but would not be shocked if it happens again.
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Conclusion.......it may have been self inflicted
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I`ve just had our shift electrician check the battery and it`s losing about half a volt over 12 hours which seems a bit much in his opinion. Alternator is fine so, new battery needed I reckon. I have a Bosch at the moment but I`ve heard good stuff about Varta. What do most people use / recommend? Cheers.
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