Numerous Vehicle Errors

[Lordie]

Out of interest, how do you check the battery voltage?. Can it be done in the car or do you need to use something like a multimeter or an OBD11?

Also related to that question, you can fit your own battery and save a few quid if you have an OBD11 or similar to program the new battery. I'm sure there will be videos on YouTube to help

[Al1040]

Battery Megastore seems reasonable for my GTD (I am able to code it myself)
https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/yuasa-ybx9096-agm-car-battery-type-096/
I cannot check the voltage in the car, holding down the trip meter might work on the GTI

[greencode]

Just called National Tyres and they can't code it. So, I'm wondering whether it might be better to get a battery online and then buy a OBD11 device to do it myself. If that's the case is there any particular model of OBD11 that's best and good value? I've just had a look on Amazon and the one on there is £120 (I use a Mac and iPhone if that means anything with these devices?!)

[Al1040]

I think you need the 'next gen' version for it to work properly with an Iphone. I bough mine direct from the OBD11 website with their black Friday offer.

They are currently offering the pro for 99 euros, delivery does take a few weeks.

I have just had a look and cannot see an app to change the battery so it looks like you will need the pro version to code it

[rwleigh]

Just called National Tyres and they can't code it. So, I'm wondering whether it might be better to get a battery online and then buy a OBD11 device to do it myself. If that's the case is there any particular model of OBD11 that's best and good value? I've just had a look on Amazon and the one on there is £120 (I use a Mac and iPhone if that means anything with these devices?!)

Whereabouts are you in the country, might be someone near you with an OBD11 that could code it for you. I know I could if you were near me.

[Al1040]

Good call, I'm in the North West, Preston Area if that is any help

[sjw]

You don't need Pro to code the battery. I just ordered the Gen 1 on Amazon.

[Al1040]

Could you please elaborate then 'sjw'and let everyone know how to do it!
I had a look on the apps and could not see one so any help would be appreciated.

[rwleigh]

Good clear video here from Andrew at Track Hack, he's coding for a lithium ion but it's the same process  for Pb.

You only need to watch it from 3 minutes for the coding. Simple job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrbvCHDbmmw

[sjw]

Could you please elaborate then 'sjw'and let everyone know how to do it!
I had a look on the apps and could not see one so any help would be appreciated.

Will try and remember next time I go out in the car! Can't look through the app without it being connected. It's not through the app though. Pretty sure it's in a tutorial that has been posted in either this thread or another to do with the battery