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| 2000 Tip - new battery time AndyInNYC - 5 months ago |
My current battery isn’t holding a charge.
a) what battery size am I supposed to buy? I’ve seen mention of two.
b) are all of them vented?
I think I need a 10mm and 14mm socket for removal and install. I have my radio code.
Anything else need to know, or do I take it to my mechanic?
Andrew
a) what battery size am I supposed to buy? I’ve seen mention of two.
b) are all of them vented?
I think I need a 10mm and 14mm socket for removal and install. I have my radio code.
Anything else need to know, or do I take it to my mechanic?
Andrew
| Re: 2000 Tip - new battery time mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 5 months ago |
The 986 (Model years 1997-2004) takes a BCI Group 48 (12.1X 6.9 X 7.6"), the 987 (2005-) takes a BCI Group 94R ( 12.4 X 6.9 X 7.5 "); both right hand positive terminal. The 94R is also slightly lower in CCA.
The 986 Tiptronic battery is bigger than the manual transmission version. They are listed this way in the general section of the official repair manuals:
Ah/A 60/280 Manual
Ah/A 70/320 Tiptronic
So buy a bigger CCA battery if you live in colder climes, drive a TIP Boxster, or have a bigger amp in the car.
The 986 Tiptronic battery is bigger than the manual transmission version. They are listed this way in the general section of the official repair manuals:
Ah/A 60/280 Manual
Ah/A 70/320 Tiptronic
So buy a bigger CCA battery if you live in colder climes, drive a TIP Boxster, or have a bigger amp in the car.
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