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Farmer58za



Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
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South Africa 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
Suspect battery?
Looks like my (2012) battery is on the blink. Everything works but it struggles to turn the motor and then the battery alarm sounds...
What's the correct Ah rating for the battery? I have an original LR (CX23-10655-BA) 90Ah battery installed. All the online places call up a 70 Ah battery (??).
Finally, is there a preferred brand, that won't put too much strain on my wallet?
Thanks
David Dave's not here man...
Post #633728 26th Jun 2017 7:04pm
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zsd-puma



Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
70ah might be what the older ones take, but the Puma at least is a 90Ah from the factory. It doesn't however hurt to fit a larger one.
Post #633806 26th Jun 2017 11:35pm
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IanW



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver
I bought a 100amp one from a firm called Tayna a few weeks ago. Free next day delivery and v helpful on the phone - 01745 823399. I replaced the original 2008 one on the 110 with the higher capacity one. Very slightly bigger but fits in the under seat compartment nicely. At the risk of teaching you to suck eggs a look at the handbook on battery disconnection is worthwhile. One wife - livid
Post #633869 27th Jun 2017 1:38pm
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Farmer58za



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South Africa 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
I ended up buying a 100Ah/900A unit, with 5 yr guarantee, from a local battery dealer for good price.

Followed the manual to the letter and there were no nasty surprises.

Thanks all. Dave's not here man...
Post #633915 27th Jun 2017 7:27pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Ctek charger in recondition mode Thumbs Up worked for me and the battery is better than new Shocked 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #633962 27th Jun 2017 10:23pm
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keith



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Re: Suspect battery?
Farmer58za wrote:
Looks like my (2012) battery is on the blink. Everything works but it struggles to turn the motor and then the battery alarm sounds...
What's the correct Ah rating for the battery? I have an original LR (CX23-10655-BA) 90Ah battery installed. All the online places call up a 70 Ah battery (??).
Finally, is there a preferred brand, that won't put too much strain on my wallet?
Thanks
David


David
Replaced my 2012 today . Ģ125
No issues and starts well .


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Post #634512 29th Jun 2017 9:43pm
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Farmer58za



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Snap!
Got one of those too Very Happy Dave's not here man...
Post #634514 29th Jun 2017 9:49pm
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keith



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It's only a battery , they don't last forever you know Shocked
Although my original one is still ok-ish its beginning to slow crank and set the immobiliser alarm off if sat for a few days without running . It's approach 5yrs so can't grumble .
The replacement shown is exact dimensions and shape as original except at a significantly lower cost and seems to be of excellent quality .
Keith
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zsd-puma



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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
keith wrote:

The replacement shown is exact dimensions and shape as original except at a significantly lower cost and seems to be of excellent quality .
Keith


It's also a higher capacity. Wink


I've got that Yuasa too.

Notice on the base there are some removable plastic bits, if you lever them off with a screw driver, they fit better in the Defender's battery tray.
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Wild Card 90



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England 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver
bear100 wrote:
Ctek charger in recondition mode Thumbs Up worked for me and the battery is better than new Shocked

I second that. Ctek charger work wonders with tired batteries. Thumbs Up 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs,
Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons
Post #634559 30th Jun 2017 5:27am
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