Correct battery for Xantia HDI

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
isisalar
Posts: 662
Joined: 27 Apr 2008, 14:16
Location: london UK
My Cars:
x 3

Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by isisalar »

Hi chaps,
Need to replace the battery on a '99 Xantia HDI, Going on Eurocarparts recommendation I've ended up with a 62AH one which I'm thinking is not powerful enough, checking their website again it seems they've ignored the car being a diesel, manually putting in a diesel throws up other more powerful ones. GSF shows various ones up to 77AH. I'll exchange the 62AH as it's not fitted yet, can anyone please say what the 'official' rating is. I've been recommended Exide but the Duracell ones seem attractive, 5yr warranty, anyone tried them?
Thanks
Paul
J reg 1.9d auto BX first Citroen
M reg 1.9d auto Xantia lx
N reg 1.9 td Xantia VSX Estate
T reg 2.0HDI Xantia Exclusive Estate Present car
M reg 106 diesel red
L reg 106 diesel white
02 Saxo 1.1i desire wife's present car(sadly now very ill cambelt gone- Doh)
User avatar
myglaren
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 25366
Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
Location: Washington
My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX
x 4888

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by myglaren »

Have a look at The Battery Guys site.
Their recommendations are generally quite accurate.
civvie
(Donor 2020)
Posts: 279
Joined: 26 Feb 2002, 23:49
Location: west London,
My Cars: different types over the years.when younger
Peugeot 405 estate
xantia estste 1.9d
c5 2.2 hdi hatchback
Peugeot 3008 1.6 hdi
Hyundai tuscon
x 18

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by civvie »

isisalar wrote:Hi chaps,
I've been recommended Exide but the Duracell ones seem attractive, 5yr warranty, anyone tried them?
Thanks
Paul
Paul, although a bit off track, wifey needed a new battery for her laptop, first we got one of those cheap one off the Bay, didn't last long, next got a Duracell one, a bit dearer but it has lasted. Happy with it so far it has lasted a couple of years.
Steve

C5 2.2hdi auto until I sell it (sold it) now have Peugeot 3008 1.6HDI (Now sold)
Had the jab a couple of days ago. Feb 21
old-un77
Posts: 166
Joined: 25 Nov 2014, 19:58
Location: peterborough
My Cars: Renault 14...now skyward
Renault 19.. skyward also..
'03 Xsara 1.8 Picasso in silver met his maker
'06 Desire, again in silver also gonn to metal heaven

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by old-un77 »

powerguider.com are good for laptop batteries
wurlycorner
Posts: 1366
Joined: 30 Oct 2012, 22:37
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
My Cars: Two C5's...
Lots of CXs...
A couple of Xantia...
A C2...
Lots of Prelude's...
And a Sunny!
x 66
Contact:

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by wurlycorner »

Service.citroen lists various options for that model (probably as they changed oem supplier every year). Can only see two different ratings though - 50AH and 60AH.

Yes - that's not a typo... It says you could use a 50AH!
--
Iain

1x '85 CX GTi Turbo s1 (metallic blue)
2x '85 CX GTi Turbo s2 t1 (metallic silver & grey)
'88 CX GTi Turbo s2 T2 (metallic light blue)
CX DTR T2 Safari (silver)
2x '96 Xantia Activa (Black & metallic green)
'01 C5 2.0 HDi LX Estate (Blue)
User avatar
Stickyfinger
(Donor 2016)
Posts: 10411
Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
Location: Somset my lovleee
My Cars: Xantia V6 ACTIVA 3ltr 24v Manual p1
Xm 2.1TD Ph2 Exclusive
AX, little Daffodil
SAXO White Mk1. Sally
x 1280
Contact:

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by Stickyfinger »

Well I have a 55ah battery on my V6 ....works fine but I can confirm the C5x7 2ltrD does not like it :)
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
User avatar
myglaren
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 25366
Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
Location: Washington
My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX
x 4888

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by myglaren »

I wanted a 75Ah Varta as that was what was originally fitted.
Got a 75 Ah Bosch (£53+VAT) and found that it comes from the same production line as the Varta, just different labels stuck on them.
rory_perrett
Posts: 715
Joined: 05 Nov 2001, 19:18
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire
My Cars: Xantia Exclusive 110Hdi Estate 1999
x 1

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by rory_perrett »

Unless you are going to leave the lights on then the Ah rating is less important than the cold crank amps (CCA). A diesel needs more short term oomph to turn the engine and get it started than a petrol. So a 50Ah battery with a high CCA would be more suitable for a diesel than a 75Ah battery with low CCA.

Also remember that "old" charging systems, like what is on the Xantia, may not be suitable for new technology silver calcium batteries where a higher voltage is required to properly charge them.
isisalar
Posts: 662
Joined: 27 Apr 2008, 14:16
Location: london UK
My Cars:
x 3

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by isisalar »

If service Citroen, Battery guys and ECP all say 60AH is ok I'll stick with the one I've got. Thanks all for your feedback.
Cheers
Paul
J reg 1.9d auto BX first Citroen
M reg 1.9d auto Xantia lx
N reg 1.9 td Xantia VSX Estate
T reg 2.0HDI Xantia Exclusive Estate Present car
M reg 106 diesel red
L reg 106 diesel white
02 Saxo 1.1i desire wife's present car(sadly now very ill cambelt gone- Doh)
User avatar
white exec
Moderating Team
Posts: 7445
Joined: 21 Dec 2015, 12:46
Location: Sayalonga, Malaga, Spain
My Cars: 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive hatch RHD
1992 BX19D Millesime hatch LHD
previously 1989 BX19RD, 1998 ZX 1.9D auto, 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto
and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S
x 1752

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by white exec »

Sorry, Paul, but 60Ah is only half the story. A capacity of 60-80Ah is fine, BUT you must - for a diesel - go for one with a high CCA (cold cranking amperage). Just look on the battery itself, it is always marked. For diesel, you should aim at a CCA of 600A minimum; 800A would be more than adequate.
You ought to get this right, or you'll be let down before long.
Chris
Xantidote
Posts: 1146
Joined: 03 May 2009, 22:07
Location: Merseyside
My Cars:
x 5

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by Xantidote »

My Xantia TD has an Exide Premium 60Ah, 600 CCA, fitted 4 years ago. Has performed well, and without hiccup. Guaranteed 4 yrs, I suspect it is now not quite as good as when new. I'd fit the same again.

I think what you fit should to some degree be influenced by how long you intend keeping the car.
Martin

1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased :( )
RichardW
Forum Treasurer
Posts: 10814
Joined: 07 Aug 2002, 17:12
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars: MK2 '17 C4GP 1.6 BlueHDi 120
'13 3008 1.6 HDi GripControl
x 984

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by RichardW »

I've got a 'Starting Bull' (yes, really!) on the C4 - was a bit sceptical but it's 700CCA and certainly spins it over well. Net research shows it's made by banner who are a reputable Austrian outfit. IIRC it was only about £60 a couple of years ago. Will probably get one for the 307 - it's starting to show signs of being reluctant on cold mornings if it's been stood over the weekend.
Richard W
harryp
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 687
Joined: 07 May 2011, 16:03
Location: Telford, United Kingdom
My Cars: Forte HDI 110 hatch in wicked red, SORN
Exclusive HDI hatch in quartz, SORN
C4 Picasso Exc E, Wifes
Peugeot 207cc
x 73

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by harryp »

Go with "white exec" and get a high CCA battery. That's the only figure you want. Once engine is started, the actual capacity is immaterial - thats what the alternator is for; especially the 150 amps or so!!
Regards, Harry

2000 Nov Forte HDI 110 hatch in Wicked Red; currently SORN
2000 Mar Exclusive HDI hatch in Quartz; currently SORN
2013 C4 Picasso Excl E
Peugeot 207cc 1.6 Roland Garros
superloopy
Posts: 3306
Joined: 30 Mar 2005, 03:25
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars:
x 18

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by superloopy »

Got a 77AH Bosch Silver 5 in my V6. Goes flat every couple of weeks cos the car's not running so something must be eating juice at a fair rate while she's idle? Otherwise fine.

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
Mike

Xantia Activa Dante Red MK1 (96) 121k - SORN, to be broken
Xantia Activa Silex Grey MK2 (98) 120k -SORN, ditto
Xantia V6 Silex Grey MK2 (98) 95k - non-runner
Xantia TD Storm Grey MK1 (95) 95k - non-runner
User avatar
Stickyfinger
(Donor 2016)
Posts: 10411
Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
Location: Somset my lovleee
My Cars: Xantia V6 ACTIVA 3ltr 24v Manual p1
Xm 2.1TD Ph2 Exclusive
AX, little Daffodil
SAXO White Mk1. Sally
x 1280
Contact:

Re: Correct battery for Xantia HDI

Post by Stickyfinger »

It is why god invented the Lidl battery charger :)
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
Post Reply