S2000mikey

Appologies in advance for being a bit of a noob on this. Since I've had the car (2 months) it's always taken a while to start up. Had to hold the start button in a few seconds before it would eventually turn over. This morning was probably one of the coldest i've tried to start it, and it wouldn't turn over. It's trying to, and I think the dash display flashes a bit. It's as if the battery has drained a bit, or could it just be the cold? Either way, is it likely to just be the battery that's dying? Thanks.

s2mrg

hi, had same problem over xmas just need replacement

BenRNBP

It should start "on the button". These batteries are pretty small and suffer from cold and age. I think you are right to think the battery is at fault here. Honda dealers seem to be the place to get new ones from in terms of price and having the + and - pins the right size and at the right ends.

I'd get a set of decent jump leads on or a booster pack to see if that makes it turn over and confirm the battery is at fault.

Dembo

Yes. You probably should have paid attention to the warning signs and replaced the battery 2 months ago.

jimmyb1978

I replaced mine in January when we had the snow as it failed to crank up. I sourced a Bosch one from Andrew Page for £37 and 2 or 3 year warranty. They sent the wrong one first time, right size but the terminals were the wrong way round, driver dropped off the correct one 15 mins later. Really chuffed at the price, think the code was s17???? But can check if you need me to

S2000mikey

Thanks, I feel a little more reassured now. Yes, I probably should have replaced it earlier, but it's how I bought the car so I thiough it was normal to an extent.

That would be really usefull if you could do that.

S2000mikey

Never mind, I think a Bosch S4 158 will fit.

jimmyb1978

No probs it's Bosch premium S3016 £43.28 inc vat

Part number 545077030

richmc

Make sure you have your radio code before disconecting! Or use a set of jump leads (carefully) to bridge the new battery so you dont loose the connection.

Beato

Has this worked then? Just been out to mine and its doing the same