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Start/Stop Battery

MidsPompey
MidsPompey
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Can anyone recommend a replacement battery for my 2012 1.6 Tdci Fiesta which has Stop/Start ?? Does it have to be an EFB battery ?

Thanks

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    yes , efb. 

    bosch s5 efb battery is a good one to have , or varta is another good make.  

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    You can replace efb with agm. But you can't replace agm with efb. I've replaced the original 60ah efb with a 75 ah agm.

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    Cheers. Is it a straight swop or does the battery have to be matched to the car ??

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    after putting new battery on the bms (battery monitoring system) needs resetting.

    there is a sequence with ign on with  fog light switch and hazzards but i can never remember it. will have a look if i can find it. 

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    Ign on for 10 secs

    press rear foglamp switch 5 times

    press hazard switch 3 times

    wait up to 10 seconds while watching battery light

    battery light flashes confirming completed 

    ign off

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    Many thanks. Thats a great help......and saves £30 having it fitted !

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