MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: richtung on July 04, 2014, 10:19:08 pm

Title: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: richtung on July 04, 2014, 10:19:08 pm: After helping to sort my sister with sister with a new battery, my attention is focusing on my ED30.

My battery is the OEM Varta Battery fitted from the factory so is now 7 years old:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj156%2Frichtung%2F20140703_185455_zpsy3himlwy.jpg&hash=beba4169ddb0ced716af56140dd860084f7af689)

Ive noticed that it takes a couple of turns before it fires up when starting. Coupled with the fact that the little inspection window looks clear which according to the manual means its time to replace the battery:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj156%2Frichtung%2F20140703_185625_zps4cfmzhml.jpg&hash=144a7f99f486a054351029991b8c5a64a6d4ed9a)

You reckon its best change the battery now due to its age and condition?

Im thinking about changing to the Bosch S5 007 battery which a few members already have.

Thanks

Rich
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: bacillus on July 04, 2014, 10:36:51 pm: You won't go wrong with this varta one that comes with a 5 year warranty.
http://www.tayna.co.uk/E44-Varta-Silver-Car-Battery-577400078-P7726.html

btw the inspection eye goes colourless even in an ok battery around 4 years of age.
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: daedos on July 05, 2014, 11:14:56 am: Bosch S5 only £82 via EuroCarParts on eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-S5-Car-Battery-Type-096-With-5-Year-Manufacturers-Warranty-/230990151109?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c815fdc5)

TBH I think the Bosch and Varta are exactly the same battery, just rebranded.
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: skard on July 05, 2014, 03:23:11 pm: I recently got the E44 delivered for about £70 as my original battery was showing signs of dying.

Starts up better now too.
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Spankiee on July 09, 2014, 07:59:23 pm: i hate cold start ups on my ED 30 mines also about 7 years old

i might also give this a go let me know how you get on :grin:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Scottymon on July 09, 2014, 08:14:02 pm: Another vote for the Varta Silver which bacillus linked to above. I've been away for about 5 weeks and car started first time. :party:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: richtung on July 09, 2014, 08:16:06 pm: Took delivery of a new Bosch S5 007 Battery today. Got it from carparts4less for £77 delivered!

Fitted it this evening and it felt a little rough on start up. This will be due to the ECU having to re-learn all its values. I will drive it a couple of days and report back.

Rich
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Spankiee on July 09, 2014, 08:29:52 pm: righttttt im going for it
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: richtung on July 09, 2014, 08:54:56 pm: Quote from: Spankiee on July 09, 2014, 08:29:52 pm
righttttt im going for it

Make sure you use the discount code "CP10less" to get £10 off :wink:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Spankiee on July 09, 2014, 10:50:42 pm: Is that discount code for the TAYNA website that e44 varna battery in the other link?
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: P3T3R on November 26, 2014, 06:33:06 pm: Quote from: richtung on July 09, 2014, 08:16:06 pm
Took delivery of a new Bosch S5 007 Battery today. Got it from carparts4less for £77 delivered!

Ordered one yesterday and it arrived today, completely transformed my cars start up. Although the old one was truly knackered, and it should have been changed before now.

BTW the CP10LESS code still works :pomppomp:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on November 26, 2014, 06:45:23 pm: I picked up a VW Economy battery (now made by Exide) £55 inc VAT, dad is running one in his Audi also can't fault them
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: slipd on January 28, 2019, 03:31:06 pm: Hi guys,

In the market for a new battery for my mk5 fsi 2007... looking at the op's pic, my current varta is probably the original?

Does anyone know the oem code out of interest? I've got my eye on a Bosch S5005. Slightly shorter in length than what's in there now but that's not a problem is it?

Thanks.
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: andy7ven on January 29, 2019, 11:38:19 am: That replacement battery your looking at only provides 63Ah, I replaced mine last week with a https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/s5-008-bosch-car-battery-12v-77ah-type-096-s5008.html#productCollateralTabs2 (https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/s5-008-bosch-car-battery-12v-77ah-type-096-s5008.html#productCollateralTabs2) or you could go with a https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/varta-e44.html (https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/varta-e44.html) as it's the same other than in label... Both provide 77Ah... :thinking:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: Dan_FR on January 29, 2019, 01:54:17 pm: Get an 096 sized battery
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: absolute on January 29, 2019, 01:59:38 pm: https://www.tayna.co.uk are a great company. :P
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: pudding on January 29, 2019, 03:53:22 pm: Just get anything that comes with a lifetime warranty and never pay for a new battery again :smiley:
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: slipd on January 29, 2019, 05:40:22 pm: Thanks guys! Went for the Varta. 5 year warranty.

Can you even get lifetime guarantee ones?!
Title: Re: OEM Battery to Bosch S5 007
Post by: pudding on January 30, 2019, 11:30:59 am: Quote from: slipd on January 29, 2019, 05:40:22 pm
Thanks guys! Went for the Varta. 5 year warranty.

Can you even get lifetime guarantee ones?!

Not anymore it seems! I bought a Yuasa Black from Halfords in March 17, which came with a lifetime warranty. Just checked and it seems that offer has since been retracted! They don't sell the Black series anymore.

It was a £150 battery though. Not for everyone's pocket, but it's the last battery I'll ever need :smiley: Designed for 130,000 starts, or >15 years lifespan.