The Mk6 Golf Battery Thread

[ope126]

I've just purchased a new battery for my 2.0 TDI (Varta OEM). It fits in the holder but the little foam case thingy doesn't fit over it. The new battery is larger (both in dimensions and capacity) so I returned it to see if I could get one of the same capacity as the old factory one but I was told they're all of those dimensions now irrespective of capacity.

Is the cover an important element to prolong the life of the battery? I recall reading they may provide thermal protection. If not, I will just use the larger battery and dispose of the case. If it is important, has anyone else come across this problem with replacement Varta OEM batteries?

You might find that your original battery was 242mm x 175mm x 190mm.
The new battery sounds like a Varta E44; 278mm x 175mm x 190mm.

You can pick up a new battery case (soft) with cover; VW Part No. 1K0915411B to suit the larger size battery.

That is exactly what I am doing also.

[Seebe]

You might find that your original battery was 242mm x 175mm x 190mm.
The new battery sounds like a Varta E44; 278mm x 175mm x 190mm.

You can pick up a new battery case (soft) with cover; VW Part No. 1K0915411B to suit the larger size battery.

That is exactly what I am doing also.

Yeah it's an E44. Thanks for the info guys. I might just purchase a new battery cover

[ozrcboy]

2008 Golf GT TDI - still going on original battery in sub-alpine temps (Canberra/Braidwood). It is cranking a little longer atm but it has been really cold recently. Also the car isn't driven every day. Parked in the open. I'm surprised (and happy). Kind of expect it to die this winter.

Bosch batteries can be gotten at Costco for a good price.

[redhot]

2009 118TSI original battery in place. New Varta on standby in garage. How much longer ?????

[brad]

Could be another 2 years. The warranty on the Varta might be over by the time you need it.

Battery is up off the concrete?

[Ryeman]

Battery World guy told me 'off the concrete' is an old wives tale....furphy.
just quotin'.

[The_Hawk]

2009 118TSI original battery in place. New Varta on standby in garage. How much longer ?????

BatteryWorld guy said he expects 6 - 8 years out of them if they are well maintained. I suppose that puts you into that range now... so ????

I've bought a CTEK charger to help maintain mine (mostly because I tend to do a lot of very short trips these days).

[brad]

Battery World guy told me 'off the concrete' is an old wives tale....furphy.
just quotin'.

change of case material?

I was denied a warranty claim on 20+ batteries because they were stored on concrete - Exide guy.

We had to go through the charade of charging them, selling them, fitting them, having them fail to start the car & doing individual claims. Maybe the guy was just a nob. mid-80s so he probably was.

[Tobes_WIR35]

I've been through two Vartas in less than 4 years of ownership... now onto my third

[Ryeman]

I don't use any of the 'convenience' items, incl door activated interior lights etc which, I suspect, leads to 'voltage' issues over time.

[GTD_XU1]

My battery packed it in last week and I figured I had a good run from the original, car bought new September 2011, almost made 4 winters. The only warning signs were slightly longer cranking for two or three starts in the early hours and slightly higher idle a couple of times ( not DPF regens I believe ). I run everything electrical nearly all the time ( I love toys ) DRLs, foggies when needed etc. I do a large percentage of starting/driving at night and last six months or so it has been mainly short trips in and around BrisVegas. 125,244 km at the time of failure. All in all I am a happy Golfer.

[redhot]

Could be another 2 years. The warranty on the Varta might be over by the time you need it.

Battery is up off the concrete?

Yes. Also regularly discharged/charged.

[fergo308]

How many of you use Delkor batteries?

I've sold one to a mk6 owner so far and he seems happy with it,and have been using them myself in other cars for over a decade now,and have never had one fail inside of 5yrs.

Regards,

Justin...

[MozzGTI]

Hi all my battery is on the way out been reading this thread looks like most ppl recommend the OEM Varta batteries as replacement. Just after any other options and where to buy any of the batteries. Any good places with good specials on them?

Thanks all!

[brad]

Varta & Bosch silver come out of the same factory - so that opens up your options a bit.

I bought my Varta from BatteriesDirect but I'm sure there are options local to you (that make warranty easier).

Look at Yuasa & Panasonic as well