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Re: Car battery
Posted by 'pccsystems' on 20 Mar 2010 @ 00:26

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A Battery has 2 specs you need to consider

A/H (Amp/Hour)
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)

A diesel tends to have a higher CCA , but similar A/H to a petrol version. You need higher Amp/Hours if you are fully loading the alternator circuit.

You standard battery is usually around 50 A/H and 470 CCA

Try a heavy duty version such as this on ebay with a 62 A/H and 570 CCA

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Heavy-Duty-Battery-Citroen-C1-C2-C3-Diesel-2001-on_W0QQitemZ280448636025QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item414c0a9479

But also check your alternator usage , if the new sound system takes a big load it could be over loading the alternator.

Many years ago I fitted a bass box system to a car which had a heavy duty electronic ignition system and High power KC day lighter spot lights . If I put the spot lights on with the sound system on high the engine cut out!! LOL!!

had to fit a heavy duty alternator to make it all work together.

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