Battery replacement
Hi there
We have a 2016 V60. Had it from new and has about 56k miles on it. Car does a reasonably large number of short journeys (and probably quite a bit of sitting in the car waiting with the radio on).
For about the last 3 years we have got the low battery warning. Usually me taking it for an Italian tune up on my 95 mile round trip to work would make it go away. I eventually bought a smart charger and a full AGM recon charge would usually make it go away for maybe 2-3 months.
However, lately, the interval between a charge using the smart charger and the warning coming back is becoming shorter and shorter. Now down to about 2 weeks.
So I am going to replace the battery, just a couple of questions:-
- Does the warning relate to the main battery, or the small battery, or both?
- Is it coded to the car or can I just swap it?
- Any hints and tips or brands recommended?
Thanks in advance
Philip
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Currently:-
- MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist
- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE
- MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue.
Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5
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