Replace battery

[Euanm]

Is there a way of changing the battery so I dont have to reprogram the car. Many thanks

[Jon Hyde]

Hi Euan,
When I had mine replaced at Halfords, I asked the chap doing the replacement to keep a connection, so he got another battery and connected it to the car via the diagnostic socket to the right of the steering column. It seemed like he knew what was needed and the change went ahead with no issues whatsoever! (phew!)

[Euanm]

Thanks Jon, that's great how much were you for your battery, I have a 3.0 v6 diesel and prices have ranged between £140 and £250

[Big John]

Hi

If you have an AGM battery with a Stop/Start system make sure you replace with an AGM battery. They are more expensive but they are what is required.

Regards

John

[Jon Hyde]

Hi Euan,

I think it was about £180. My XF is a 3.0l XF-S, battery is now a couple of years old and showing no signs of deterioration (fingers crossed!!!). I don't think AGM batteries were a requirement for 2011 cars, but I might go that way when the current one needs replacing.

J

[Euanm]

Thank you Jon your input has been most helpful 👍. I'll give halfords a call tomorrow, hopefully I'll get someone with the same knowledge as you did cheers.

[Tomato]

AA or RAC offer battery services and have right kit to do it properly, I find halford and some of the staff dont have a scooby 🙂

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

got my battery for my S-type R from the battery mega store, Hankook AGM, well priced with 5 year warranty and got it next day as wel

they have a massive selection and good value

cheers

Joe

[Rod22]

Hi

Can anyone recommend a replacement battery for my  2010 3.0 Petrol XF.

Many thanks

[N6 JMX]

Go to the Kwik Fit website and locate the "Batteries" tab, enter your registration number and post code, then press search. The website does all the work for you and then you can do a search for the best price for the battery you select - do not have to purchase from Kwik Fit.

Note that the most important attribute to your selected replacement should be dimensions. It MUST fit into the battery tray and be held securely in place, it would be an MoT failure if not secured.

N6 JMX

[JOE-DOT-COM]

once you find a battery, try the battery mega store, order before 12 and get it next day, a lot cheaper than most shops

cheers

Joe