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| Battery Replacement, Aftermarket Battery Available? |
 Dec 30 2005, 11:23 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 29-December 05 Member No.: 10,244 Status:  Location: Tennessee Drives: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9T  |
I think I may need to replace the battery on my 2001 S40 soon. I have not found the battery listed in a couple of parts houses. Is it a factory only replacement or available from other sources. I am approx. 50 miles from nearest dealer.
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Dec 31 2005, 07:09 AM
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 Senior  Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 1-November 05 Member No.: 8,484 Status: Location: Rugby England Drives: 2000 Volvo S40 XS 122BHP |
:sunce: Should be able to buy one from any decent auto store. I find an alternative can be just as good as the factory fitted for a fraction of the cost. Just be sure the output is the same and it'll fit! None of my previous cars had factory fitted batteries and ran fine.
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 Jan 3 2006, 04:20 PM
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 24-July 05 Member No.: 6,439 Status: Location: ireland Drives: 2001 volvo s40 |
be sure you do need to replace the battery !! may sound a bit stupid but there is a lot that could be wrong with your s40 that may make you jump for a new battery. if your car is anything like mine...its lazy...waits...teases me...and ...eventually decides to start everytime....VOLVO...ha ha.
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Jan 3 2006, 05:10 PM
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 Senior Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 05 Member No.: 8,262 Status: Location: Dudley, U.K Drives: 89 240 DL Estate, 99 S40 2.0T Saloon. 96 850 T5R Wagon. 2001 Land Rover Discovery Td5 ES. |
You could just check the the battery levels, (electrolyte level should be just above the plates), top up with distilled water as needed.
Should save you from buying new. Unless your plates are buckled or you have a sealed battery, ie maint' free. Let us know how you get on. Stu. |
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 Jan 5 2006, 08:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 29-December 05 Member No.: 10,244 Status: Location: Tennessee Drives: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9T |
It always starts on the second revolution, no problem. It just seems to turn slow. The last time I had an oil change (not at Volvo dealer as it is 50 miles away), they checked cranking amps and they came up at about 50% of rated. Just trying to prevent being stranded at an inopportune time!!
Thanks for the replies! :liebe011: |
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