New battery
04-07-2017, 02:09 AM
#2
Get either OEM direct from Honda (Same price as generic batteries from Halfords) or a YUASA, heard good things about them.
Make sure you check which side your +ve and -ve are on though as Honda has 2 options. I didnt realise until I got home and had to go back to swap it.
Make sure you check which side your +ve and -ve are on though as Honda has 2 options. I didnt realise until I got home and had to go back to swap it.
04-07-2017, 02:16 AM
#3
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Get one from Si at Hendy (see the Traders section).
PS there are already several million* threads on this subject - a search might have been a good idea.
*A slight exaggeration
PS there are already several million* threads on this subject - a search might have been a good idea.
*A slight exaggeration
04-07-2017, 02:34 AM
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04-07-2017, 02:57 AM
#7
Battery brand seldom helps. Trickle charger or battery disconnect works.
The parasitic electrical draws in a car will kill the battery in a couple of weeks, sometimes less. Insignificant draws like the radio memory and remote locking systems slowly bleed the battery dry. Aftermarket alarm systems suck more. Car batteries will not survive more than a few deep discharges, that's the role of deep cycle (AKA marine) batteries but these may not have the capacity to start the car.
At least Honda runs the accessory outlet thru the ignition. My Fords can die over the weekend if I don't turn off the GPS and microwave/laser receiver.
-- Chuck
The parasitic electrical draws in a car will kill the battery in a couple of weeks, sometimes less. Insignificant draws like the radio memory and remote locking systems slowly bleed the battery dry. Aftermarket alarm systems suck more. Car batteries will not survive more than a few deep discharges, that's the role of deep cycle (AKA marine) batteries but these may not have the capacity to start the car.
At least Honda runs the accessory outlet thru the ignition. My Fords can die over the weekend if I don't turn off the GPS and microwave/laser receiver.
-- Chuck
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04-07-2017, 05:18 AM
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04-08-2017, 12:56 AM
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My CRX had the same Honda battery for 12 years, When I replaced the Honda battery in the S for a Yuasa it only lasted a year and was out of warranty, needless to say I went back to a Honda, at least that has a longer warranty.
04-08-2017, 10:02 AM
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If you've got time get a Honda battery, otherwise if you needed one in a hurry like I did you can pick up an Exide one with 3 years warranty from your local motor factors for the same price, maybe a fiver less.
FYI. The car was just sitting in the shop for 3+ weeks with the boot open quite often (festoon light on). Started first time without a problem.
FYI. The car was just sitting in the shop for 3+ weeks with the boot open quite often (festoon light on). Started first time without a problem.