Battery upgrade DIY

[hskrdu]

thanks. I am looking for anything around central ohio but wasn't sure if VofA had something I was missing

I just go to the local dealer websites and check their "specials." The coupons are sometimes hard to find. I did use a coupon that VWoA sent by mail, but it was the same as a national coupon that all the dealers seemed to have at that time. The dealers here also often honor any VW coupon- regardless of the website source.

 

[Mass. Wine Guy]

Wouldn’t you want something with around 600 CCA or more for an MK7? At least where I live.

 

[hskrdu]

The dealer coupons I've used apply to both the H5 and H6. The upgrade is size in discussed above. An H7 does not fit without removing the battery tray.

 

[garthpro]

NTB had a $115 H5 that was 12 month. Dude comes out with a level up H% that is 24 month and 165 total. said f it and took it. easy swap and the lights all went out after the wheel turn except the engine light. that stayed on for 2 15-30' drives then was off the next morning when I started it. THANKS for anyone who helped me with advice.
Never could find a coupon and the local dealer quoted me 224$ based on my VIN. and I'm sure they wouldve wanted install and code fee. This place is so scammy. Under fills the oil when I was under warranty and tries to charge to do it proper.

 

[Nuje]

Yeah - time to shop for a new dealer. I got the H6 OEM here for like $185CAD out the door - roughly $140USD.

 

[hskrdu]

Roughly same price, I think around $150? (both Maryland and Mass). I just walked the battery to the car and swapped it out in the dealer's lot. Takes 5 minutes. No need to pay any other fees or do coding for same battery type.