Bosch S5A11 - car battery - 80A/h - 800A - AGM technology - adapted for vehicles with Start/Stop system - Type 115

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Looks like you have got the VCDS sorted but it seems a bag of **** to me as the existing coding didn't match the old battery at all nut everything had worked fine. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

The Bosch S5 AGM Battery is the powerhouse for recent vehicle models and upmarket models with start/stop systems and regenerative braking. Needed a new battery after numerous Covid-19 lockdowns and home working meant the original battery was over discharged and not in good health even after several cycles of charging with a CTEK AGM charger. I was quoted by VW Citygate in St Albans, they have a service only facility that I was not aware of until a couple of days ago. If you are still unsure, you are very welcome to contact our technical support team where one of our experts will happily give you the advice you need.

I get it if the chemistry is changed from AGM (thus top charge voltage) but I can't imagine a single reason why would the system need specific coding. Our courier services collect dispatched products at around 4pm Monday to Friday HOW DO I TRACK MY BATTERY?

Premium tyre range as of 26/12/2023 includes Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli and Yokohama. However, last year my wife’s Golf GT needed a new battery (RAC had to recover her from her work car park).Drawing on knowledge and manufacturing expertise of other engine components/systems, such as injection systems, Bosch appreciates the crucial role that filters play in ensuring that vehicles run smoothly and efficiently. If battery replacement is needed, it is important to install AGM batteries again in passenger cars that were fitted with this type of battery when new. Bosch S5 AGM Technology - Absorbent Glass Mat- are the ideal choice for high demanding start-stop vehicles that require more reliable power for onboard electronics. It didn't have a BEM sticker but as I mentioned above the original serial number was unrelated to the fitted battery anyway. But in recent years, its high output inverter chargers and smart energy management and energy storage systems have also experienced huge demand, as solar energy and off-grid systems have gained popularity, fuelling the need for reliable, high quality products in these categories.

I had no idea what the actual specification of my existing Battery was, as it's concealed behind a bulkhead under the bonnet and isn't visible without removing various components, which involves 30-45 minutes work providing you have the correct tools. The battery was the original Varta 68Ah 680CCA (manufactured Sept 2013) so have changed it for a Varta F21 EGM 80Ah 800CCA on the above recommendations. It was tempting to go for a better spec battery 95Ah capacity and 850A CCA as it was a compatible option shown for the car. Changing a battery used to be the easiest job, but looking at my photo above, there are a number of other cables on top of the battery. Please note : DO NOT fit lower spec batteries, Standard Batteries can be upgraded to EFB alternatives, Always replace EFB with EFB, Always replace AGM with AGM.The stop-start and alternator/braking is coded on byte 1 IIRC with a setting for enhanced recuperation or something similar and an EGM battery on byte 2. My Cali probably needs a new starting battery as it has had a few mornings over the past weeks where I have found the starter battery flat and the engine barely capable of turning over. Your parcel can be left in a safe place by the couriers if you leave a signed note instructing them to do so. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Euro Car Parts Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from PayPal Credit. As we are authorised Victron distributors rather than resellers, everything we sell comes with free technical advice.