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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 11:06:23

Title: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 11:06:23
Hi guys, earlier posts suggest 85AH battery 93197903 for my 3.2. Local stealer says it is now 65AH 93189923 for the 3.2, and in any case the bigger one would not be on TC. I have PM'd AndyC to see if he can shed light on this. Any thoughts? :y
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: SMD on 11 June 2012, 11:41:14
65AH sounds about right.

My local dealer gave me a bigger battery (not sure if that was the 85ah) that didnt fit when they went off my registration.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: RobG on 11 June 2012, 11:42:06
Hi guys, earlier posts suggest 85AH battery 93197903 for my 3.2. Local stealer says it is now 65AH 93189923 for the 3.2, and in any case the bigger one would not be on TC. I have PM'd AndyC to see if he can shed light on this. Any thoughts? :y
That`s the one you need :y
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 12:32:27
Hi guys, earlier posts suggest 85AH battery 93197903 for my 3.2. Local stealer says it is now 65AH 93189923 for the 3.2, and in any case the bigger one would not be on TC. I have PM'd AndyC to see if he can shed light on this. Any thoughts? :y
That`s the one you need :y

Thanks Rob, no issues with the now lower 65AH figure then?. :y
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 12:47:52
I can get a 93189923 65AH from VX on TC for £65.35, 3yr warranty, or one from Halfords on TC for £62.89, 4 yr warranty. Any thoughts? The Halford's one appeals for the warranty.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 12:54:25
I personally have never seen a Halfords one last the warranty period.  So keep your receipt safe and handy if thats the route you go down.

I'd go for Go, although they aren't always the best.  But its what I'm using now.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 13:08:37
I personally have never seen a Halfords one last the warranty period.  So keep your receipt safe and handy if thats the route you go down.

I'd go for Go, although they aren't always the best.  But its what I'm using now.

GM perhaps?
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 13:11:09
I personally have never seen a Halfords one last the warranty period.  So keep your receipt safe and handy if thats the route you go down.

I'd go for Go, although they aren't always the best.  But its what I'm using now.

GM perhaps?
Sorry, GM 'Go' - GM's 'aftermarket' range of batteries.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 15:07:01
I've just noticed while working on daughter's MG TF that it has a Halford's HB065 which is what they recommend for my 3.2, so I don't think I'll be getting one of those, it just looks too small. I am picking the 3.2 up later today from the paint shop so I'll compare size then. :y
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Agemo on 18 June 2012, 22:42:31
Just put a 65ah one on my Diesel, went to buy an 85 but told NLS. No problems so far.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Shackeng on 19 June 2012, 09:29:14
Just put a 65ah one on my Diesel, went to buy an 85 but told NLS. No problems so far.

Is the cranking power listed on this one? Is it GM? :y
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: SMD on 19 June 2012, 13:05:39
To add to my post above, I have the 65ah GM battery in my 3.2, I was initially given a bigger battery which was too big to fit the tray. I believe this may have been for Plod vehicles. I have had the battery for a year and no problems.

The battery I had originally was GO branded and it was rated slightly higher (may have been 75 or 85ah) but as said no issues with new battery.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 June 2012, 13:12:26
Mine has an OEM (not "GO") GM battery in (can't believe it's original, but perhaps?) and it's a 65Ah, IIRC.

Capacity isn't so much of an issue (you don't need even 1Ah to start the engine) but the cranking current capability is.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: andyc on 19 June 2012, 16:31:00
Just to say that Gm/Trade Club dropped Go Batteries abiut three years ago and they are now GM branded

Andy
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: feeutfo on 19 June 2012, 17:19:16
The GM ones are quality IME.
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: MaxV6 on 26 June 2012, 18:47:21
fitted a new Varta 65AH 600cranking to mine this week.



£74 on a 4 year warranty from MDC.


the higher power batteries are too tall.

you can't get the fuse/relay box to sit back down properly once fitted....     and then you can't close the bonnet....


believe me i tried.....


Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2012, 21:04:23
fitted a new Varta 65AH 600cranking to mine this week.



£74 on a 4 year warranty from MDC.


the higher power batteries are too tall.

you can't get the fuse/relay box to sit back down properly once fitted....     and then you can't close the bonnet....


believe me i tried.....

Reminds me that my grandad tried that once on his moggie minor. Only the clearance issue was between the 2 battery terminals and the bonnet. :o

Imagine his language when 2 little dents appeared in the bonnet, followed by a big brown patch of burning paint creeping into the space between them. ;D
Title: Re: 3.2 Battery
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 26 June 2012, 21:18:24
Is it the same battery for 2.6? mine keeps letting me down