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Turbo Piston

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Hey guys, looks like my battery is dead. I'm just wondering what is the best way to get to it? When I was fitting my stereo in, I think its possible to get to it through the inside. Just by removing the back seat, undo that aluminium panel and thats it?

But I've been told to go through the boot, but that involves removing the trim and so on, seems like a harder task.

Can you access it from the back seat, or it it recommeneded to go through the boot?

Thanks!

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eeiko321 Experienced

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Hey guys, looks like my battery is dead. I'm just wondering what is the best way to get to it? When I was fitting my stereo in, I think its possible to get to it through the inside. Just by removing the back seat, undo that aluminium panel and thats it?

But I've been told to go through the boot, but that involves removing the trim and so on, seems like a harder task.

Can you access it from the back seat, or it it recommeneded to go through the boot?

Thanks!

For the aluminium panel.. have you tried removing it to have a look?

some have found it easier that way..... but through the back ...i think the strut brace needs to be removed to do so

GTR-N1 Grand Master

GTR-N1

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^^^ that's why Bakes was running late to the 10th Anniv. joke-joke-

If you can get your car started just 1 more time, pack your deck chair and a drink, and take it to K-Mart (of course checking first if they've got the right battery), and let them instal it (Gold Exide with high CCA) for nothing. They also have a 'Memory Pack' to clip onto the leads, so that your electrics (eg clock/radio settings) stay intact.

Let them open the boot (after you've negotiated the battery price all-up), sit in your deck chair, point your finger at this-n-that and listen to them say "WTF".

Johnny Veteran

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I did however smash my knuckle into one of the brackets whenI was doing mine. Bled for 2 days and now I have a permanent lump on the bone of my knuckle. Safety First!! lol

smashes and scuff marks during DIY come with the territory ey.

mine was done through the boot, lots of things to remove.

eeiko321 Experienced

eeiko321

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Did it, charged up my battery and its good to go... so far!

Anyone know whether you can still buy the orignal batteries from Nissan?

is there any reason you want the original Battery?

charged it up? i would get a new one... it be embarrasing when the car wouldnt start in a crowded place

lol

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thirty four Community Regular

thirty four

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can anyone recommend a battery that is roughly the same size as the standard nissan one? i bought one from battery world today and it is to big. I removed the original by taking out the strut brace and sliding it on its side. Dont really want to have to remove anything else, thanks

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UnCo Rising Star

UnCo

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Is the rear seat way possible at all? I need to remove my rear seats to do some wiring, and since my battery is living on it's last gasps now, if it can be done at the same time through the rear seat, that would be easier.

Is it just a matter of removing the seats and then you can remove the plate behind it to get to the battery?

Or is boot the way to go?

UnCo Rising Star

UnCo

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Thanks ;)

I managed to get it out but now I have the problem of finding a battery to replace it with.

I went to pick up a Century and got the correct one according to the product book but found that it's the incorrect size.

I did a bit more research and found the Exide site listed the LM51D as the correct size but it was still too big :woot:

What batteries have you guys used? And where have you bought it from?

Owgasm Grand Master

Owgasm

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I'm using a: MF40b20L Supercharge Gold 36 Series.

Not sure what is a "right" fit.

Its a tight fit, but does fit.

I got it from "Local Batteries"

but not sure if thats a aus wide franchise/company.

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UnCo Rising Star

UnCo

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Sorry to dig this up again.. I've tried so hard and gone through 3 batteries and had to refund them all.

It seems my positive lead is too short to be able to reach up on to the batteries listed above since they are a little bit taller than the current battery in there. Is there a way to extend that lead so that it can reach up?

Or any other advice you guys can give?

Thanks

260tech Proficient

260tech

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Time to go to autosparks methinks, if you do not have the tools etc., to do the extension yourself. Autospark jonnies may also be able to put you on to the correct battery for your application, physical dimensions, L x W x H, correct CCA, terminal orientation & so on. At the end of the day the last thing you want is a dodgy hot joint on either of your battery leads in a confined/enclosed space. Could get nasty. For the sake of $100 saved short term?

My 2c

Cheers GW :P

Edit. PS: I love Battery World.

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