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Old 16-05-2005, 11:30 PM   #1
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My battery has decided to start failing on me, so ive decided to get a new one. Just wondering if u should get an aftermarket battery or should I just go to Ford and get a factory one?
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Old 16-05-2005, 11:52 PM   #2
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Im sure the only difference between a good brand aftermarket and a ford battery would be the price...
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Old 17-05-2005, 01:33 PM   #3
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No such thing as a factory battery anyway. I pulled the orignal out of my AU and it was an Exide.
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Old 17-05-2005, 02:09 PM   #4
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When mine died I just rang the NRMA and got them to come out and replace it. Cost around $128.
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Old 17-05-2005, 02:27 PM   #5
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The difference will be the quality of the plates between the cell and how quickly the lead falls off into the electrolyte, I would tell you more but I've left my book from tech there.
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Old 17-05-2005, 07:33 PM   #6
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I assume your ign key still works ok after giving it a bath?
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