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I removed the airbox.
I removed the airbox.
No. You remove the airbox to install the battery. It's the only way to get your fingers in there (that I found). Then replace the airbox.This is the only way for the larger sized battery to fit in with the plate? If so, now I have to Google the right way to do that
do you guys have a bigger case part number to fit the bigger battery, i got the duralast platinum H6-AGM
Is the NorthStar an AGM battery?For interested people on this side of the pond:
Battery sizes UK 027 and UK 096 don't exist in North America. If you're looking for the larger battery, look for Group 48 batteries. There aren't a lot around, but they are available.
Here are three:
Interstate MT7 48/H6 730 CCA (CostCo sells a Group 29 Interstate battery which is not available elsewhere, but would fit)
NorthStar Group 48 Battery NSB-AGM48 L3,H6
Deka Intimidator 9A48 Battery
BTW, My 2007 GTI had the larger battery in it. VW is just cutting corners (as we suspected).
Is the NorthStar an AGM battery?
Anyone in USA have experience with this maker or upgrading Mk7 to larger AGM batt?
Have a long trip SoCal to AK camping planned and would like to upgrade to larger AGM in 2017 Alltrack...
TIA for reply
-skeej
ps; deep bow of respect to golfdave gor compiling and updating this. Have referred folks here from vortex an FB for his tech info.
Dave, you are welcome!The Northstar battery listed in the post Googles out as AGM
NorthStar Group 48 Battery NSB-AGM48 L3,H6
https://www.northstarbattery.com/product/nsb-agm48-l3
& PS many thanks!!
Anyone in USA have experience with this maker or upgrading Mk7 to larger AGM batt?
Apologies for bumping an old thread. I just replaced the battery in my daughters 17 Golf R and upon firing it up for the first time it triggered a bunch of warning lights. I did not reprogram anything as I don’t have the capability currently. After driving the car for a short trip the lights are gone. Do I still need to take the car to VW to have them program the new battery?
[/QUOTE lights going off after a short drive is normal after battery disconnection. Battery control module needs to be told there is a new battery or it will think there is still a depleted battery present and will not charge it properly. Dealer can do this , or if you have an android phone an OBD eleven has a app for this and would probably be cheaper.
@golfdave hey can you bless me with your knowledge. Battery was replaced last year by vw and recently checked the coding via obdeleven. The dealer didn’t change any of the inputs. Can you tell me what to put in the battery type category, apologies for the dumb question. I’ve filled all the other inputs already except for the correct battery type.