Fitting a battery is one of the easiest diy tasks, do it yourself and save up to 50% on the cost

I believe the only information you "may" need is the radio code

Once you have purchased the correct battery and charged it, allow youself

plenty of time and good daylight.

I have copied the below from a website I use to purchase my batteries.

Turn the engine and all electrical equipment off.

Be sure not to have any metallic objects lying across the battery terminals as this may cause a short circuit

When removing the battery disconnect the negative terminal first.

Clean the battery tray and clamp the battery securely after the installation.

Clean the terminals, clamps and other components and lubricate slightly with battery grease.

When installing, first connect the positive terminal and check the terminal clamps to ensure they are secure.

If necessary replace any accessories taken from the replaced battery e.g base hold downs, vent elbow, filler caps and terminal covers.

I use" performance batteries" from tewksbury, they price match and deliver the next working day.

Thanks for replies.

One or two saying "should" be OK depending on the model"...so I think I'll double check beforehand.

I raised the question as it's five years old and has failed to start the car once following a fortnight parked in the garage. An hour's charge sorted it but once a battery lets me down I start to think of a new one.

I've fished the Draper memory saver device out and got a new 9volt battery for it and will check the handbook to see what it says about radio codes etc.

Thanks.

Thank you.

I should have looked earlier....but the handbook only refers to the radio, clock and sunroof requiring reset following disconnection. No mention of the engine management self destructing should I disconnect the battery for a minute or so. But would still try to keep the settings either by using leads or with the Memory Saver (with the ign. key set to position one).

Some car like BMW need a new battery code into the Car else might not charge properly