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2009 DBS Battery Upgrade

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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 10:09 AM
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2009 DBS Battery Upgrade

I've been experiencing some Gremlins recently. You know, the usual suspects.

For example:

The window dip works three out of four times

AM Receiver is inoperative

Occasional stumble at idle

Starts fine when cold but slow to crank when restarting at operating temperature

So I decided to begin at the source since the battery was the originally equipped Varta 2R83-10655-AA which was now seven years old.

The vehicle is used regularly (but not daily) so I selected the Bosch Platinum AGM 49-850BAGM as an upgrade due to it's increased CCA and extended life.
 
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Last edited by drivergmx; Sep 9, 2016 at 10:12 AM.
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 01:47 PM
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Great pics. Did you loose any engine or mirror settings when the battery was disconnected from the car.
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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So far the clock and window dip required a reset however the seat memory function was fine. I plan on taking it out this evening and seeing what else I can find...
 
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Great information.. Thanks for sharing!!
 
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Awesome job!
 
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