DC5 Weak battery

[karan]

Hey All

If you leave the lights on when the engine is off for a few minutes in the dc5, is it supposed to completely drain the battery to a point where the car wont start without a push.

 

[ste01]

That can happen with any car if the battery is low, not just a DC5.

If it's not been changed and is the original Japanese battery then it could be getting a bit tired. Jap batteries are famous for being weaker. Nothing to worry about though, just get another

 

[karan]

The car i looked at I left the lights on for literally a few minutes and the car just died out. I assume that's not normal for a dc5 so could be a weak battery.

 

[wantadc5]

dud battery.....

 

[karan]

I never bought a battery in my life so how much would it cost for a dc5 battery then.

 

[Rom]

Whats the AH of a dc5 battery ? 30 ?

That means, from full, to empty, it could run 30 amps, for an hour. (Or whatever the AH is)

But as said, battery is duff. Factor that into cost.

 

[ste01]

£50 to £90 depending what you want.

 

[karan]

Erm just wana pay the minimum really if it does a good.

 

[ste01]

Halfords will do one of their own for about £50 which a lot of people use. They list the DC5 in those flick book things in store now too so should be easy to find the right one

 

[karan]

Ah ok thats fine i guess. Will i be able to do a 70 mile trip home on a battery described above.

 

[ste01]

Should be ok, driving it will help it if anything

 

[karan]

Oh and last thing, how much does the sealing thing cost to seal the rear lights as there is a water leak.

 

[ste01]

Most people do it themselves using the guide on this forum. Not sure how much a garage or bodyshop would charge, it's not a big job though so I'd hope not too much.

 

[karan]

I think its something i may try to do myself so wondering how much the equipment will cost.

 

[dotty]

I think its something i may try to do myself so wondering how much the equipment will cost.

Have you tried a search on the forum ?

 

[tricker_luke]

Just get some silicone sealant and go round the top joints of both rear lights.

 

[RE Spirit]

£65-70ish from Honda I think

 

[Erm]

Under £100 to sort the leak and a new battery...... simple and cheap

 

[RE Spirit]

£60 from Cox Motor Parts

http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/genuine-honda-integra-typer-dc5-battery2001-p-1455.html

 

[C&S Evo7]

buy a genuine honda one, they are cheaper than halfords