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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: MRtwoRoadster on October 12, 2020, 16:27

Title: Replacement battery
Post by: MRtwoRoadster on October 12, 2020, 16:27
I need to replace my battery and have couple of queries –
Are there any memory lost issues with disconnecting the battery I can find no reference in the handbook about codes for the audio and no reference of any code numbers in the original docs.?
Members here are recommending the Yuasa YBX5053 but the dimensions seem larger than the existing battery - anyone had problems fitting this onto the tray or under the clamp ?
Thanks
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: Joesson on October 12, 2020, 16:35
@MRtwoRoadster
You will loose the ECU setting, but no problem as it will self reset.
Audio, don't know about codes but my Alpine was not bothered.
I had the Yuasa battery in March 2016 with a 5 year warranty , no problems with battery or with fitting in my '02 car.
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: Rallyeluke on October 12, 2020, 18:42
Radio and auto window down on drivers side
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: MRtwoRoadster on October 13, 2020, 09:13
Quote from: Joesson on October 12, 2020, 16:35@MRtwoRoadster
You will loose the ECU setting, but no problem as it will self reset.
Audio, don't know about codes but my Alpine was not bothered.
I had the Yuasa battery in March 2016 with a 5 year warranty , no problems with battery or with fitting in my '02 car.
Thanks. Mine is an 03 so must be the same spec. Not sure about your 'Alpine' ref is that the audio?
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: tricky1138 on October 13, 2020, 09:18
Quote from: MRtwoRoadster on October 12, 2020, 16:27I need to replace my battery and have couple of queries –
Are there any memory lost issues with disconnecting the battery I can find no reference in the handbook about codes for the audio and no reference of any code numbers in the original docs.?
Members here are recommending the Yuasa YBX5053 but the dimensions seem larger than the existing battery - anyone had problems fitting this onto the tray or under the clamp ?
Thanks

I've got the Yuasa 5053 and fits without problems.
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: Joesson on October 13, 2020, 09:27
Quote from: MRtwoRoadster on October 13, 2020, 09:13
Quote from: Joesson on October 12, 2020, 16:35@MRtwoRoadster
You will loose the ECU setting, but no problem as it will self reset.
Audio, don't know about codes but my Alpine was not bothered.
I had the Yuasa battery in March 2016 with a 5 year warranty , no problems with battery or with fitting in my '02 car.
Thanks. Mine is an 03 so must be the same spec. Not sure about your 'Alpine' ref is that the audio?

It is the audio, I believe it's an aftermarket unit, fitted by a previous owner.
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: paulj on October 13, 2020, 11:33
Our battery is a UK size 053. Some shops show a different size on make +model searchbeware!
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: Topdownman on October 13, 2020, 11:57
Yes,some online catalogues do mix up the mk2 and mk3!
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: puma2 on October 13, 2020, 20:40
 :) i got my last battery from halforauds did not what the say that ha ha :)
price matched. it was well over £100 at the time go for £80 ish cant remember spot on price :)

always worth a phone call to MR T as well as some time they come in good a price for a battery.

the battery i had  was yuasa ybx5053 with a 5 year warranty  :)  :)
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: MRtwoRoadster on October 14, 2020, 19:48
Thanks everyone, I have committed to a YUASA YBX3053 from Merit Tyres (£77) and will let you know if there any problems
Title: Re: Replacement battery
Post by: Gaz mr-s on October 14, 2020, 20:04
 :o  :o  :o

Did you not shop around?  They're £51 on ebay.