[cloverleaf159]

I was just looking at my 159 2.4 and happened to notice the battery seemed a lot smaller than the tray and the clamp was not 100% holding the battery in place.

the battery is a bosch s4 004 rated at 540ah

my checking has shown it should be a much larger 096 battery at 680ah approx

ive not had any issues starting or anything , but think i better change it quick smart.

two questions i have.

1. where is a good place to source a new battery delivered

2. is it easy to change the battery and any tips? I must admit with all the other bits on the positive side of the battery I thought i better ask first, just in case its not a simple job

 

[Elfred]

Make sure you disconnect the -ve terminal first and reconnect it last , it's probably a quick release connector anyway (otherwise you will weld your spanner to the body when you undo +ve :wow.

 

[cloverleaf159]

yep it is a quick release on the - side/ i was just wondering if the positive side came off all in one piece though as its got loads of other terminals on it which ive never seen on any other car ive had before

 

[Quadrofoglio]

I used this place, arrived next day, fully charged, seemed a very good price to me as well:
Buy Car Batteries Online - Varta and Numax Car Battery Brands - 3, 4, 5 Year Warranties

 

[cloverleaf159]

ah yes, seen this place before. which battery did you buy quadrofoglio?

 

[Quadrofoglio]

I used this place, arrived next day, fully charged, seemed a very good price to me as well:
Buy Car Batteries Online - Varta and Numax Car Battery Brands - 3, 4, 5 Year Warranties

It was just a cheapie for my old MGTF, which was £45, no doubt you will need a bigger one for a 2.4 159. Even the MG needs 570CCA and it has virtually no equipment, so your 159 is going to be struggling with that come winter.

 

[cloverleaf159]

ah right... anyway at least ive confirmed its the wrong battery. cheers

 

[David C]

I used: Car Batteries Online - Free UK Delivery

Similar name, but different supplier to above.

As a comparison, the battery for mine (Bosch S5005) is £65 inc VAT & delivery on my link and £82 on the other link (Varta D15)!!

 

[cloverleaf159]

Ok looking at the technical data disc i have it says the alfa 159 2.4 jtd should have a 90ah battery
all the websites for batteries though are showing batteries at no more than 77ah for this car?

should the battery be 90 ah or is the data disc wrong?

 

[Elfred]

My original fit battery is 90Ah.

 

[cloverleaf159]

well all the 90ah batteries i have found wouldnt fit my battery tray as they are too long.

is the original battery an alfa special?

 

[syedkazmi]

What i've found out is that the battery in the 159 1.9JTDM is same battery sold in europart as a Exide Battery which should fit like a glove as it is the same dimension and further more it comes with more power and is cheaper cost me £61.15 including delivery.

 

[cloverleaf159]

CHEERS DAVID C.

got a bosch s4 battery from where you suggested £69.99 all in

arrived after two days and fitted on car now.

all good

btw, the battery was very well packed in a box and not dropped off loose with just plastic covering like some places do

 

[lovelyred159]

I guess that is the acid test.....

 

[alfacapone]

and when you fit the battery don't forget you will need to allow the climate controls system to reset/recalibrate. Check your handbook for how to set - usually leaving the power on for an amount of time for it too settle.