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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() So my Jeep battery gave up entirely. I was surprised as the battery is only an '07 build Amaron, and a diesel Jeep hardly causes any electrical stress. Plus, the Jeep's kms usage is limited at best. Why then is it dead so early? Structural damage. My battery mech showed me that, if you tilt my battery even a little, it leaks out fluid somewhere from the side (not top where the caps are). Move the battery and you can hear all kinds of things shaking inside!! After a check, Amaron reported that the plates / case is broken. First (and only) suspect are the jolts & vibrations caused by offroading. The battery in question is a regular car series Amaron that looks like this: ![]() Based on research and recommendations (including directly from Amaron & Moderator Samurai), I've zeroed in on a tractor battery for my Jeep ![]() ![]() Just a headsup for when you are choosing a battery for your 4x4 next. I went for the higher 90 Ah spec. Cost = About 5K. Internationally, I've heard of Optima offroad-spec batteries. Unfortunately, they aren't available in India. Last edited by GTO : 17th February 2010 at 16:57. |
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| ![]() Great Info GTO. In the process of replacing mine for the King. Would it be the right choice for it too? or would it create a burden on the stalk alternator? |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Excellent inputs GTO - thanks for the same. I guess the logic would also apply to Soft-Roaders like some of us Scorpio/Safari owners here. I find basis my own experience that the OEM Battery which comes with the vehicle when one purchases it, typically lasts only about 2 - 2.5 years to a maximum of 3 years with normal city + highway usage + the occasional soft road foray. |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() If you haven't bought it yet HOLD ON!! Exide makes a maintenance free All Terrain Battery rated at 75 AH ideally suited for our use. You can get one off the shelf anywhere in India. I bought one just before the Bangalore trip for my Jeep. Its called Exide ATB and it costs Rs 5450 or so Last edited by DKG : 17th February 2010 at 17:22. |
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| ![]() @GTO was your battery drained out completely due to internal short circuiting? what was the root cause of failure? Spike |
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The battery was purchased in Mar-2008 (I think) but was manufactured in Dec-2007, and had a 24-month warranty. So took it to a Amaron dealer expecting a replacement, unfortunately couldn't locate my warranty card. So, no replacement... tough luck. Quote:
This is the one I bought - PZ 900 MF I paid Rs 2,600 with exchange discount for the old battery. It came with a 12-month replacement warranty. Hope it proves to be a bit more robust. NOTE: While I was wondering why the old battery just died, I started suspecting the alternator. The sticker on the battery says that it needs a charging voltage of 13.6V to 14.2V for optimal performance, anything less of more could damage the battery and effect its performance & life-time. I measured the alternator output on my MM540 with a hobby multimeter and it showed between 12.4V to 12.9V, didn't even cross 13V. I plan to get it checked at a proper auto-electrical workshop as this could cause problems. If you guys have any info on this, please share. Cheers Teja Edit: As Rossi questioned earlier, is it possible that the stock alternator is unable to deal with the higher amp rating of the battery? If so, what are the options? Can the alternator be re-wound of something to enhance capacity, or do we need to go for a higher capacity alternator? Last edited by H3LIOS : 17th February 2010 at 17:33. | ||
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() I had considered it last year. Follow this discussion: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post1208827 |
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But my Amaron Hi-Way failed within 22 months, and the Harvest series costs about 5000/-. So I thought I will take a chance with PZ. They claim it is made for rural markets and the PZ 900 is especially designed for tractors, so I am hoping that it proves to be a bit more robust than the Amaron Hi-Way series. EDIT: Question - If I measure the voltage between the two battery posts with the engine running, I am measuring the charging voltage right? Just want to make sure my alternator is able to charge the 90Ah battery. Thanks. Last edited by H3LIOS : 18th February 2010 at 10:29. | |
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| ![]() Thanks WhiteMM550 & GTO for the update. Will stick to the stock ones. |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Thanks for this thread GTO. i hadnt even thought of this but now it makes so much sense. In an OTR your battery is going to get tilted hence the distilled water is bound to leak out and cause some sort of damage. Im going to get a battery from Opera House from my jeep from a friend's place. Ill put this query to him and see what he advices me. Wow!! |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() GTO, I had the same Amaron harvestor battery in my jeep until now. I can vouch for it. It was installed in 2006 and had juice in it until recently when electricial told me that one cell had slightly become weak. I am sure even in the current set up it would have lasted me another year. 4 years of hardcore pure off roading and able to take heat like on palar is an achievement. I changed this battery on preemptive basis I now run TATA GREEN harvester battery. Was in need of a battery urgently couldnt find amaron hence TATA green. 75 amps battery costed me 4600. I got Rs 800 for my old battery. |
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