How to change the battery on a 2013 Vauxhall Astra J

This is how to change the battery on a Vauxhall Astra J
It is a 2013 model with a stop/start function
The tool you will need to complete this are:
10mm socket (deep)
13mm socket (deep)
Ratchet
Flat head screwdriver

[@tonymcgirr2912]

Thanks mate,doing it tomorrow,thought I,d better check with the expert first.Proper job!!!

[@jackflashvintagemotoring7586]

Having changed loads of battery's over the years it's always been on pre 1990 cars, and having seen the amount of stuff around the J battery I was apprehensive, thanks for showing the window reset very usefull, thanks for a very informative video👍

[@debiwhitelaw661]

Thank you thank you just changed my battery whoop whoop the boys loved seeing a woman under the bonnet 😊

[@danielgodlewski9932]

Thanks mate, thanks to you I've managed to save some money. Appreciate the video🙂

[@patrickvinnicombe5127]

Very helpful and I appreciate the video angle and the talking through. Done my battery first time and now all ready to go 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@strummer6642]

Thanks so much for this, really clear and helpful. Saved £20 as you said!

[@derrickmillward5412]

Thank you so much for this great video, you explained everything so clearly.

[@Ellie.x.Ella0]

Thanks mate good job

[@lethalmilk8517]

Thank you so much! This really helped

[@curtiscole3403]

Perfect video! I just changed the battery on my 2013 Astra J. Followed to the letter and no problems. Only issue, it seems your video was upside down. I just turned my phone the other way and it was fine but just a note for the future. Thank you! 😁

[@nocluewhattodo21]

Glad I could help!

[@SUPERCUMBA]

Thanks, you have helped me a lot!

[@JamesNHurling1]

Thankyou! Great video.

[@harrybass2633]

Thanks - very helpful

[@mattlewis4914]

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@dragoclarke9497]

Cheers, well explained.

[@shabsa2637]

lol havent a clue about cars, but such valuable skills to have i know

[@carlryderiselvis]

Thank you

[@MrFagilo]

Hey, thanks for the video!!! what type of battery should I buy?

[@nocluewhattodo21]

If you have a stop go system in your car then you will need a stop to battery. You can use the halfords vehicle check. Just pop your reg in and it will tell you want battery your need

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Are you supposed to do something about the alarm before disconnecting the battery?

[@Mickytdi]

Funny thing it sounds like it’s cranking not too bad, sure it was the battery?

[@nocluewhattodo21]

Yes, the stop start function had stop working because the battery voltage had dropped. It was more of a preventative maintenance thing as it’s my partner car and I didn’t want it to get to the point where it could
Fail on her

[@ukreallife]

Hi sir I have same car astra j 2011 Today I go halford they said your battery life is 33% Please tell me when should I change or what is the size of the battery should I put in my car thank you

[@nocluewhattodo21]

You should replace the battery with the OEM recommend battery. If the battery has not been replace from new it will be the same as that. Halfords and and got retailer will be able to tell you which battery your car needs. As for replacement of you are having battery related issue (like I was) the replacing it now won’t be a bad choice

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Ever had a problem with the coolant level sensor or the float in the expansion bottle?

[@nocluewhattodo21]

Sorry no. What warning signs or issues are you seeing?

[@ALEXD0909]

6:55 please give fuse OEM number Thank You

[@dreadpirate1337]

Do you know if this would be the same for the Astra j vxr?.. thank you

[@nocluewhattodo21]

Pretty much, oem tend to use the same design across all their models

[@dreadpirate1337]

@@nocluewhattodo21 thank you.. that's good enough for me..

[@jakelincoln9895]

Is this a stop/start battery and does anything extra have to be done. My dads needs replacing and I was told I need to get a mechanic to do it…?

[@nocluewhattodo21]

Yes this is a stop start battery. As the video showed there is a bit of calibration needed within the car with the window. The stop start function works absolutely fine on our car

[@jack873]

​@@nocluewhattodo21so if I change my battery the battery management system doesn't need coding to the new battery?

[@AndyBeales]

yeah I was wondering this maybe the window up and down is doing that?@@jack873

[@soyebravat8903]

Thanks buddy

[@mikeodwyer7514]

Just wondering does it affect the radio as in do u have to recode it mine is a 141 astra ????

[@nocluewhattodo21]

I didn’t have to do mine, there is a capacitor in there so as long as you don’t take ages to change you should be fine.

[@mikeodwyer7514]

Ya did it today and was quick putting it in just had to do the window thing and the car it starting much quicker now , checked to old battery it was only reading 10 volts the new one was 12.7 volts and showing 14.6 when running very happy with the job car goingvgreat now and the radio was perfect 👌 thanks for the feedback 👍

[@mikeodwyer7514]

Also just a note the main dealer wanted €400 for the battery and labour to put it in , got a new battery myself (stop start eco one ) for €200 so saved myself the price ofva full service which i will get done in the next week or two 😉 thanks again 👍

[@nocluewhattodo21]

That what these videos are for. Glad it helped you and save you a bit of cash!

[@robertrussell8993]

@@nocluewhattodo21 was it a agm battery? Doesn’t the start stop need to be reprogrammed