What battery for Bongo?
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What battery for Bongo?
The main battery (engine) is getting past it now. It is about 8 years old and is not too happy holding a charge of 12v and above.
Any recommendations for a replacement? I have a Halfords trade card, so a Halfords one would be idea.
What sort of Amp hour etc am I looking for?
Thanks !!
Any recommendations for a replacement? I have a Halfords trade card, so a Halfords one would be idea.
What sort of Amp hour etc am I looking for?
Thanks !!
Re: What battery for Bongo?
I bought one directly from Mazda dealership last year £110 and it's been fantastic, well happy
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
Many of us use Bosch Battery S4 335 with 4 year warranty. Can usually be picked up for around £80 mark: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =0#p644460
Re: What battery for Bongo?
Thanks. What is the spec of the battery ? As I mentioned I will use my discount at halfords so I'll need the spec.
Re: What battery for Bongo?
Spec of the Bosch S4 335:Gripped wrote:Thanks. What is the spec of the battery ? As I mentioned I will use my discount at halfords so I'll need the spec.
Specifications & Dimensions (mm)
Voltage - 12V
Capacity - 95Ah
CCA (EN) - 830A
306L x 173W x 225H
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
Thanks for the info !
Re: What battery for Bongo?
I think you'll find it will be cheaper in Eurocarparts, even allowing for your Halfrauds trade card
Re: What battery for Bongo?
£83 at justcarbatteries.co.uk I seem to remember, inc delivery.
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
I went to my local breakers yard with my bongo and they matched me up with a fabulous Varta heavy duty, complete with warranty docs still in a pouch on the side, it looked brand new, cost me £20.00, came home and checked online 90 odd quids worth of battery, fab result
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
Bosch s4335 I can't find anything with that code.
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
Plenty available click this https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100 ... sch+S4+335
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
Hi I put in my details an it said its not suitable for my vehicle. A 2 litre petrol bongo Friendee 2002.it suggested a bosch s4068
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It's the length it's 260mm on the one they said
Re: What battery for Bongo?
Avoid ECP's own brand 'Lion' batteries. They are total junk & seem to have a lifespan of around 6 months if you are lucky
Go for either a Bosch or Yuasa 335.
I believe a 068 & a 335 are equivalent batteries.
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Re: What battery for Bongo?
I have a piddly little battery on mine ..though it seems to run everything and starts instantly!
I have a brand new yuasa battery which would be ideal and give me peace of mind that everything was optimized unfortunately the terminals are wrong..has anyone had any success fitting this kind of battery?
I have a brand new yuasa battery which would be ideal and give me peace of mind that everything was optimized unfortunately the terminals are wrong..has anyone had any success fitting this kind of battery?