Alphard ANH10 2AZ-FE 2007 Battery Recommendation Please

[devonia]

The present battery is a YBX5096 80AH 740CCA - which appears to be larger than the standard. 

 

It's OK if I use the car every day but is self-discharging if I leave the car unused for a couple of weeks.

 

I jump started it from my other half's mobility scooter - but I get the distinct impression that that isn't appreciated.... So probably best to replace it.

 

What would you suggest as a suitable replacement?  

 

 

 

 

[Rojie]

10 minutes ago, devonia said:

The present battery is a YBX5096 80AH 740CCA - which appears to be larger than the standard. 

 

It's OK if I use the car every day but is self-discharging if I leave the car unused for a couple of weeks.

 

I jump started it from my other half's mobility scooter - but I get the distinct impression that that isn't appreciated.... So probably best to replace it.

 

What would you suggest as a suitable replacement?  

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Keith,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

it is essential at this time of year, especially in these cold 'snaps',  to keep your battery fully charged.

Mine has a habit of self discharging, and is brand new.

It turned out that the battery I replaced it with was fine.

 

Imho, Tanya is a good source for batteries.

[devonia]

On 1/25/2023 at 10:19 AM, Rojie said:

 

Hello Keith,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

it is essential at this time of year, especially in these cold 'snaps',  to keep your battery fully charged.

Mine has a habit of self discharging, and is brand new.

It turned out that the battery I replaced it with was fine.

 

Imho, Tanya is a good source for batteries.

Thanks for that - much appreciated. 

Further experimentation (limited by being outdoors and very cold)  - seems to show that my Alphard draws nearly half an amp when all locked up (only the bonnet open).   Which MUST be something wrong.  I'll start a different thread on that one, if that's OK?  

[Rojie]

On 1/26/2023 at 11:15 AM, devonia said:

Thanks for that - much appreciated. 

Further experimentation (limited by being outdoors and very cold)  - seems to show that my Alphard draws nearly half an amp when all locked up (only the bonnet open).   Which MUST be something wrong.  I'll start a different thread on that one, if that's OK?  

 

Of course it's OK.

500ma at 12v is 'only' 6watts.

I believe a member recently pointed out that the head unit is live 24/7 to maintain memory, etc.

 

 

[devonia]

18 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Of course it's OK.

500ma at 12v is 'only' 6watts.

I believe a member recently pointed out that the head unit is live 24/7 to maintain.

 

 

Yes, I have been pressing random buttons on that and with that and the passenger roof unit, plus what I think may be the iPad interface in a compartment below the drive selector.  So, one of those could now be in the "Flatten the battery in no time at all" mode. Or it could be a "Year 2023" problem.  It seemed fine, last year.  Still waiting for it to get warmer though...  

 

 I'm thinking of posting to ask if anyone knows a good source for these head units, alive or dead - it could be an interesting project to see what I could fit inside the body of one.