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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: DrAndyB on 13 March 2015, 22:32:53
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Looks like need to treat her to new main battery.
What is the recommended process for removal and fitting ?
I have a MFL 2.5V6 CDX on a V plate. Looks like there is a 72Ah one same dimensions :y
Am I correct that process is:
- Turn ignition off and remove key
- disconnect negative within 15 sec
- then disconnect positive and make cuppa
- remove old and locate new battery connecting positive terminal first then negative
- enter radio code and start car as normal
I read somewhere about needing to reset key immobiliser and windows ???? Or is this not necessary ?
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
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No tea break :y
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You will need to reset one touch window operaton plus sunroof [if fitted]. You will also need radio code.
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No tea break :y
Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
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Am I correct that process is:
- Turn ignition off and remove key
- disconnect negative within 15 sec
- then disconnect positive and make cuppa
- remove old and locate new battery connecting positive terminal first then negative
- enter radio code and start car as normal
I read somewhere about needing to reset key immobiliser and windows ???? Or is this not necessary ?
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
Correct on all counts. You can make life a bit easier by slackening the -ve battery terminal off before you start ;)
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Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
You have airbags on your MFL too ;)
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Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
You have airbags on your MFL too ;)
Following procedure will not cause Airbag light to come on following new battery reconnection ?
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Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
You have airbags on your MFL too ;)
Following procedure will not cause Airbag light to come on following new battery reconnection ?
You'll be OK just swapping the battery.
You'll only have problems if you have any of the airbag system disconnected and turn the ignition on (with the battery still connected) It'd need re-setting even if you fix the fault or reconnect it all
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Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
You have airbags on your MFL too ;)
Following procedure will not cause Airbag light to come on following new battery reconnection ?
You'll be OK just swapping the battery.
You'll only have problems if you have any of the airbag system disconnected and turn the ignition on (with the battery still connected) It'd need re-setting even if you fix the fault or reconnect it all
Cheers. Sounds like should be simple.
Any advice on how to reset the windows and sunroof ? ???
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Ahh, I read somewhere to let things discharge to avoid Airbag light coming on ? Unless that is on the Face lift only and so not needed on my MFL so culpa when all done ! ?
You have airbags on your MFL too ;)
Following procedure will not cause Airbag light to come on following new battery reconnection ?
You'll be OK just swapping the battery.
You'll only have problems if you have any of the airbag system disconnected and turn the ignition on (with the battery still connected) It'd need re-setting even if you fix the fault or reconnect it all
Cheers. Sounds like should be simple.
Any advice on how to reset the windows and sunroof ? ???
Please read the manual ;) ;D ;D
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Never re-set a sunroof myself so don't know on that bit,but windows easy.Just press and hold each window switch to the closed position and after a second or two you should here a faint "click"and that's that particular window sorted.
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:y Cheers all :y
What can go wrong ! :D
Must lube the securing bolt as not moved since Fritz put in on 15 years ago in Germany :o
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:y Cheers all :y
What can go wrong ! :D
Must lube the securing bolt as not moved since Fritz put in on 15 years ago in Germany :o
I don't think you have a battery that is 15 years old :-\
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I don't think you have a battery that is 15 years old :-\
I do have a 15 year old battery ;) I think its a world record :D
I have had the car from 6 months old and still has the Original GM Battery on :y and never been replaced 8)
She has been getting a little slower on turnover and battery I suspect now getting "Tyred !" Green indicator on battery stopped being green a few years ago !
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I don't think you have a battery that is 15 years old :-\
I do have a 15 year old battery ;) I think its a world record :D
I have had the car from 6 months old and still has the Original GM Battery on :y and never been replaced 8)
She has been getting a little slower on turnover and battery I suspect now getting "Tyred !" Green indicator on battery stopped being green a few years ago !
WOW !!!!
Just got a new GM battery for the Elite from the local dealers, £53 + vat. I bet it will not last 15 years, mind you I bet the car will be gone long before that :y
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I don't think you have a battery that is 15 years old :-\
I do have a 15 year old battery ;) I think its a world record :D
I have had the car from 6 months old and still has the Original GM Battery on :y and never been replaced 8)
She has been getting a little slower on turnover and battery I suspect now getting "Tyred !" Green indicator on battery stopped being green a few years ago !
Blimey mate, you got your monies worth out of that one. :y
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Just got a new GM battery for the Elite from the local dealers, £53 + vat. I bet it will not last 15 years, mind you I bet the car will be gone long before that :y
I would be interested in the Gm part number and size of battery you have used ? (and how I can get one for that Price :y)
I am looking for a GM one for mine ideally same physical size (175x175x270(ish)).
Original one is a 66Ah, but have found reference to a GM 72AH one PT Num: 19023517. Other than that, looks like its a GM 70Ah one part num: 9201470 but was more than your £53 +vat (£25 more :-[)
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I hope for your sake that the retaining bolt doesnt shear off like mine did. needed to drill out and replace with a nut and bolt.
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I hope for your sake that the retaining bolt doesnt shear off like mine did. needed to drill out and replace with a nut and bolt.
:o I shall start to soak bolt now then. Otherwise, I maybe seeing if I can get another 15 years out of the battery ;D ;D
Cheers for heads up ;)