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If you only require light topping up I use a solar panel (c£15) that pumps 16+v in sunshine. Simply plugs into your cig lighter.

I have this intermittently also. I have been advised that it could be something as simple as checking all the earthing straps from battery to engine - replacing or cleaning should do the trick. Also add another strap from engine to body, might do this first actually. Once the weather and some free t...

Well, they changed it okay, had to do the swap myself though!Confident that I now have a fine cranked-up battery. Bad news tho, it has not worked. I will try the earth straps next, maybe tomorrow weather permitting (no garage). Also to to rewire the hazard lights, as they only come on with ignition....

Thanks FW, I off to exchange my tomorrow, will quote the spec of yours as a minimum.

I haven't named and shamed the garage that sold me the incorrect battery, but may do depending on what happens tommorow.

Regards,

Wayne

Yes please do supply your updated battery spec for comparison

I've followed your "adventure" with interest as I am having the same lazy-lagging starts. I have replaced the battery, only to be told that it is not large enough and that replacing it with a higher spec will resolve the problem. If not I will be following your cures in checking all the ea...