Above Forum Ad

Collapse

Announcement

Collapse
1 of 2 < >

Email Notifications Failing (mostly Telstra)

Hello everyone. Seems there is an issue with Telstra (possible others) blocking email from our server. If you are trying to sign up I would suggest a different email if possible. If you're trying to reset your password and it fails please use the Contact Us page:
Contact Us - VWWatercooled Australia
https://www.vwwatercooled.com/contact-us
Contact Us
2 of 2 < >

Welcome to the new look VWWatercooled

After much work and little sleep there is a new version of the forums running on more powerful and recent hardware as well as an upgraded software platform.

Things are mostly the same, but some things are a little different. We will be learning together, so please post questions (and answers if you've worked things out) in the help thread.

New Forum Server and Software - VWWatercooled Australia
https://www.vwwatercooled.com/forum/first-stop/forum-rules-how-to-post/2037513-new-forum-server-and-software
The new forum software is an upgraded version of what came before, it's mostly the same but also a little different. Hopefully easier to use and more stable than before. We are learning together here, so please be patient. If you have questions, please post them here. If you have worked something out and can provide an answer,
See more
See less

Battery / Electrical Problems

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 5
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 template Next
  • #1

    Battery / Electrical Problems

    Hi guys,

    This morning my MY17 Superb had a flat battery. The car wouldn't start at all. The Maxidot said the battery is low on charge.
    When I chekced the battery, it was hot!

    I called NRMA roadside assistance, the battery specialist showed up, jump started the car, and left his device connect to the battery for 5 minutes, to see if it will charge properly. The battery got really hot and started fuming. (I couldn't tell where the fumes are comimg, either from the battery or somewhere behind the battery but very close).

    He said the battery is diffective, and asked me not to drive as it could ignite (or explode).

    I have put the car on a flatbed and dropped ot at the dealership.

    What could cause this? Is it just a faulty battery?

    Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk
    Tags: None
  • #2
    That's unusual, but yes the battery does seem to be faulty.

    Good thing you caught it when you did.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

    Comment

    • #3
      Yeah I guess I was lukcy it didn't catch fire.
      I will wait and see what the service centre finds out tomorrow.
      I hope they replace it under warranty.

      Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

      Comment

      • #4
        They should do.

        I can't remember what battery warranty is on these, whether it's 1 year, or 3.
        '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
        '01 Beetle 2.0

        Comment

        • #5
          Sounds like a dropped cell. One of the 6 cells in the battery dies, and then when the engine runs and charges it, the other 5 cells end up overcharged and start to boil off hdyrogen and oxygen, which is kind of explosive in the right concentrations. Hopefully its a warranty job for you.
          2012 TDi DSG Tiguan
          2011 TDi DSG Octavia Wagon

          Comment

          • #6
            Got the car back today. It was a defective battery and was replaced under warranty
            This new battery is made in Austria, the old one was made in Korea.

            Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

            Comment

            • #7
              Phwoah.....that was lucky as it could've been an unhappy ending!!

              Interesting u say ur battery was made in Korea. I have an MY17 too - I should check it.
              MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
              sigpic

              Comment

              • #8
                Originally posted by Vexed View Post
                Got the car back today. It was a defective battery and was replaced under warranty
                This new battery is made in Austria, the old one was made in Korea.

                Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk
                What brand of battery was it originally, most VAG batteries are Varta / Excide...

                And what brand is in the car now (obviously Genuine Skoda)?
                MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
                MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

                Comment

                • #9
                  Originally posted by ope126 View Post
                  What brand of battery was it originally, most VAG batteries are Varta / Excide...

                  And what brand is in the car now (obviously Genuine Skoda)?
                  The old one was a Sebang, the new one is genuine Volkswagen battery.

                  Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Vexed View Post
                    The old one was a Sebang, the new one is genuine Volkswagen battery.

                    Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk
                    Odd that your original battery was a Sebang Brand (Manufactured) original fitment Skoda Battery.
                    That must be how they cut costs...

                    Is your new battery a Varta or Excide (Manufactured) battery?
                    MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
                    MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Originally posted by ope126 View Post
                      Odd that your original battery was a Sebang Brand (Manufactured) original fitment Skoda Battery.
                      That must be how they cut costs...

                      Is your new battery a Varta or Excide (Manufactured) battery?
                      I can't really tell who the manufacturer is, the battery has tight sleeve around it.



                      Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Thanks for uploading the images.
                        A bit hard to tell what he manufacturer of your new battery is (even though it says Volkswagen Original Batterie).

                        The 000915105EC EFB battery is a fairly small battery, I assume you have a 162TSI?

                        I am suprised it is an EFB and not an AGM Battery.

                        Anyway, all under warranty and back on the road, WELL DONE!!!
                        MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
                        MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ope126 View Post
                          Thanks for uploading the images.
                          A bit hard to tell what he manufacturer of your new battery is (even though it says Volkswagen Original Batterie).

                          The 000915105EC EFB battery is a fairly small battery, I assume you have a 162TSI?

                          I am suprised it is an EFB and not an AGM Battery.

                          Anyway, all under warranty and back on the road, WELL DONE!!!
                          No mine is a 206... After reading about start-stop batteries I also thought it is an AGM battery, but it seems they chose to save some money on that... I wonder what battery is on the Passat R or the Arteon.
                          By the way, in the future, is it safe to replace an EFB battery with an AGM equivalent?

                          Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            I searched the Varta UK website for the suitable battery for my car, and as you said, they recommended a slightly larger AGM battery.

                            This one:

                            570 901 076 | VARTA(R) Batteries


                            Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              No issues changing to an AGM in the future, however I hope you get a good 5 plus years on this battery!

                              The main thing is the specs of the battery are the same as what just came out of the car, so all good there!
                              MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
                              MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 3 4 5 template Next

                              2025 - Below Forum

                              Collapse
                              Working...
                              X