Battery C4 Grand Picasso 2009 1.6 Hdi Excusive

[col_hf]

   I have owned my  C4  grand picasso 1.6 hdi exclusive  since new 2009,  and the battery has served me well,   but now it doesn't hold a charge for very long  possibly because  I  don't do any decent runs  and  the wipers and lights are on.    Now my question is>   is it easy to dismantle  the fuse   carrier arrangement on the top of the battery,  there is  no    infor;  in my handbook   except  for   a fuse layout diagram,   also  any recommendations  as to   A/H  size  and dimensions   before hand     many thanks in advance  

[Rookie2]

Hi Col

 

I am sure Paul H will be along shortly to answer your questions , I believe he owns a C4 or two so should sort you out.

[col_hf]

Thanks   for replying    B)  B)  B)

[col_hf]

Ok   guys   I have  googled   it and  found   the full video   on  U tube   all understood now    cheers :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  

[Rookie2]

No Probs, getting the answer you need is the name of the game, no matter where that answer comes from

[paul.h]

A battery lasting 8 years is good going so it is due for replacement. Last couple I have bought were Exide ones from eurocarparts. Not the cheapest place but with a 4 year guarantee it is possibly easier to go back to them.

[col_hf]

thanks   I typed in my cars spec  on ebay    and  there are Lucas  60 A/H  to fit  at £45   +  4 year warranty  which I thought  was fantastic value, I have  had mine on    charge now for 24 hrs     I'll  see how  long it lasts     cheers

[col_hf]

can some one  let me know the correct dimensions  of  the battery please 

[paul.h]

I think the easiest thing will be to measure the existing battery. Also note any details on it such as Ah and the cranking amps to make sure you get a battery with at least the same values or more. Do not go for one with lower values or in cold weather it may struggle to start the car.

 

A look on the eurocarparts website for a 1.6 hdi comes back with a 74 Ah, 680 cold cranking amps exide battery - assuming you do not have stop/start. The 60 Ah battery you have suggested may be for a petrol engine so I would carefully check what you already have. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Citroen_C4+Grand+Picasso_1.6_2009/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-battery/?444770960&1&a2828080cef9b0b6492bc1320b439eb92b71a522&000020

[col_hf]

cheers.  to   measure exactly   you have to   disconnect  the leads  to  remove the fuse    housing   I didn't want to do that as it means resetting   the clock and    stuff  

[col_hf]

I have just   visited   quite   a few sites   and   put in my  car details   pus   diesel     and   most    come back as 60 AH    but the sizes  all vary  so it looks like   I will have to  take  the   fuse  carrier  and  battery cover off   !!!!!!   one day  soon ha ha