MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello people, I have a V reg Fiat Punto (Well, the Mrs...) 1.2 that turned over for a split second this morning but nothing else.I'm guessing it's the battery that's knackered as it's got the original one in there still - what battery do I need to get for it and how easy are they to fit? Is it just a spanner job?Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I would guess at this one:http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...tegoryrn_118836How easy is it to fit? and any precautions I need to take so I don't kill myself or somehting?I really am a noob when it comes to most things car related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Halfords will fit it for a small fee. And if anything goes wrong, you can just blame it on the poor Halfords monkey that fitted it. But don't, cos that's now gonna bite me in the arse Is it the Mk1 Punto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 We can't get the car there for them to fit it No, it's the mk2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 its just a case of undoing the terminal leads and re fitting them to the new battery. Halfords will provale, about the only thing there good for, batterys and wipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 its just a case of undoing the terminal leads and re fitting them to the new battery. Halfords will provale, about the only thing there good for, batterys and wipersFor which I just need spanners yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Look on the battery, there should be a small sticker with some Numbers on it.You need to find the number with "CCA" next to it. Make sure you new battery has the same number as that.Also make sure the terminals are the same. post, Sqaure ect or it wont fit.Fitting the battery is easy, and not to risky.All you need to do, switch off everything in the car, note the radio Key code (if it has one)Open BonnetSecure bonnet with Strut if not fitted with gas ramsRemove and battery coversThis next bit is the important bit:Allways remove the NEGATIVE (Black) terminal 1st. Undo that off the battery, and move to one sideThen the Positive (RED in most cars)Move to side.Take off any battery securing staps/clamps/barsRemove batteryStick new battery in place and secure with previously removed items.Its a good idea top leave the terminal caps onStick the Positive side on 1st, then negative, amking sure they are tight, but dont go nuts. They will break.Dont be worried if there is some sparks when you stick the negative terminal on, thats normal.Make sure everything is tight, fit all covers ect.And you done, reprgrame the radio and clock.top tipLeave a window open fully.Some cars cycle the central locking when the power is returned and will lock you out the car. MK5/6 Escorts are famopus for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endofreak Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 There will be a clamp somewhere around the bottom of the battery. just have a quick look, should be easily spotted. Undo this to remove the battery after disconnecting the terminals. There's a big + and - on top of the battery, make sure the new batteries terminals are the same way round as the old one.There's not a lot that can go wrong and it's only 12v so you'll be in no danger.EDIT. Beat to it by the Pimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Very wrong, theres alot of danger involved if you get it wrong.Car batteries will emmit Hydrogen when the are shorted out, alot of it, if there is a spark it will explode with enough force to kill you, and 1/2 your car.Also when they do go they will cover the surrounding area with hydrochloric Acid, which hurts like buggery on skin, will blind you and kill anythign else around you liviing, and with the explosion it heats up and boild so you will loose alot of skin even by being remotly near it.Voltage is nothing, 12v or 20,000v cannot kill you, its all in the current.And car batteries have between 300 and 700 Amps on average which is more that enough to stop your heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Excellent, thanks guys Will let you know what happens then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3n Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 1.21 GIGGAWATTS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 You might want to consider why the battery is suddenly flat though. If you've just left an interior light on or whatever, then just jump start it and run it for a bit to charge the battery. Has your alternator gone? Did the battery light come on at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 its just a case of undoing the terminal leads and re fitting them to the new battery. Halfords will provale, about the only thing there good for, batterys and wipers...and spark plugs, and air filters, and oil filters, and CD players, and Oils, and bulbs, and brake pads, and discs.Find someone with a trade card and its excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 For which I just need spanners yeah?yeah blud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 1.21 gigawatts hahahahahaYou might want to consider why the battery is suddenly flat though. If you've just left an interior light on or whatever, then just jump start it and run it for a bit to charge the battery. Has your alternator gone? Did the battery light come on at all?Sound advice, i would check that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 The battery was gradually dying, the car took ages to start for weeks and today wouldn't go at all Sorted it out now guys, thanks. Battery was £51 - Hellfrauds wanted £59.99 so it's cheaper and it was closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I managed to set fire to my boot liner when I changed my battery haha unfortunatly my petrol tank is right next to it, never shat myself so much in all my life trials pimp is right though batterys are very dangerous if you don't do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hmmm I spent the weekend faffing around with my battery, i'm glad it was earthed properly now while I was rewiring it. I don't fancy exploding! Did you try recharging the battery before you bought the new one? As Tomm said it could be something else that is causing your battery to run down and a new one isn't going to solve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hmmm I spent the weekend faffing around with my battery, i'm glad it was earthed properly now while I was rewiring it. I don't fancy exploding! Did you try recharging the battery before you bought the new one? As Tomm said it could be something else that is causing your battery to run down and a new one isn't going to solve that.It was the original battery that had been gradually flattening. We did try recharging it but it won't hold charge It's all solved now so this can be closed if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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