David c, I will check what euros is giving me in the morning when I pick it up, if it ends up being £181 then I suppose I havnt any choice. Thanks for pointing us in the right direction.

The S5 008 096 (not AGM) is £108 after the blackfriday discount.
Guess that is what you've been quoted for.

 

Gixxer123,

Hi,

When you change battery could you check whether there is a sensor on the negative battery post,

Thanks, Rob.

 

Gixxer123,

Hi,

When you change battery could you check whether there is a sensor on the negative battery post,

Thanks, Rob.

There isn't

 

There isn't

Should get a steady 14.1/2 volts then.

 

Just to complete the thread, fitt3d a new battery from euros at £181. Took the old battery off and it was the original from 2004, and showing 11.1v via code 20 on the recirc function with the engine not started

New battery on and code 20 now shows mid 12v with the ignition on but engine not started, with the engine started the alternator output is more stable with less fluctuation in output.

Other points car turns over much quicker, seems smoother. Hopefully fuel economy increases. If you buy a battery from.euros you have to ask for it as the system they use dosnt not pick out agm for the TT