Just wanted to say that this video enabled me to change the battery in my Astra J in about 20 minutes despite my minimal experience. This is a first class instructional video and made the process extremely quick and stress-free. Thank you!
Really good instructional video, and the best I've seen. Covers every step well. Thank you. I'll just add that when I reconnected my new battery I had a Code 59 showing on the dashboard display. Codes 59/60 refer to the front electric windows and just simply winding them down and up again cleared it.
Thanks for your comment Chris, pleased you found the video helpful. I didn't have any error codes after my battery change so I'm glad you got yours sorted.
This is by far the best video on how to change the Astra J battery . The other videos on youtube are either plain wrong or over-complicate the process. Very clear, informative and precise!
I'm really impressed. After watching the video, it took me less than 20 mins to get the battery changed. After doing research before watching this video, I was paranoid that the alarm was going to sound, but I was reassured by your responses, and went ahead, with no issues at all. Thank you so much.
Great video. I have a 2013 astra 1.6 petrol. I followed every step of your instructions with no problems. Completed the task in 23 minutes. When finished the radio worked ok and the instructions on the dash display talked me through the electric window reistatement process. Well done, thanks
Thank you so much for making this video. I followed it step by step as I changed the battery in my 2012 Astra and it probably saved me a lot of stress trying to work it out for myself! The swap took about 20 minutes as described - perfect! Thanks again, your help is much appreciated!
I just did it on my Astra J. No problems whatsoever. All it asked me to do after I fitted the new battery was to open and close the driver window then open and close the passenger window. No alarm went off; no radio code needed. I didn't notice a retaining clip, but I suspect whoever had been at it before me was responsible for that. The advice to disconnect the battery within fifteen seconds of switching off the ignition comes from page 187 of the manual, but I didn't need to do that, after having read the comments. Thanks for making this. It was a great help to me. You make it look so easy. I watched one video where he obviously didn't know what he was doing and made it look like hard work, fumbling around. I suppose everything is easy if you know how to do it.
Thank you Alex for this precise manual. It took my 35 minutes to change the battery as I did not have the proper tools. These were in the trunk of the car when I unplugged the battery, so trunk was locked :) Please maybe only add Opel Astra into desription, I believe you would have much more hits from continental Europe. Cheers :)
An excellent instructional video, the first video I looked at made a dogs dinner of removing the plastic cover on the positive side of the battery, your use of a screw driver to release the clip was so much easier, the only issue I had with the radio was to reset the time and date (2013 Astra 1.4 Energy).
Fantastic clear video with perfect instructions for a novice. I purchased the same battery from Tayna as you. Exide 110 AGM Car Battery 80Ah AGM800 EK800 stop/ start battery at £119.99 including next day delivery and fitted with no issues. Saved myself at least £60/£70 and impressed the girlfriend, who was watching. No radio code loss, just the windows up and down as stated as per dash instructions. Top man for making the video
Great manual, totally worked! 👍 Only I had a bad luck and at last step the plastic “tongue” cracked when I removed the metal clip delimiting the battery in this plastic “cradle”. I didn’t use force at all, well 10 years are 10 years 😐 Thanks for sharing! 🙏
I never comment on videos really, but this was perfect. I was able to replace the battery with no issues. I got a smaller battery but the bracket can be moved to suit the size 😃
Hi Alex, thanks for the instructional video, you explained everything in detail. But before I change the battery, I just wanted to check with you did you need the radio code, as I can't find my radio code and did you need a reprogramming tool as well. I have an Astra J like yourself. If you could let me know, it would be much appreciated. Thanks. Craig
Hi Craig, I didn't need a radio code. I can't promise you won't (disclaimer!!) but if I recall correctly there is at least one other comment below that another viewer also did their battery change without needing a code. Hope that helps, and good luck.
Dude first of all it was a great Diy video!! For the radio code did you had any issues about it as you have completely disconnect the battery before replacing the new one? Where can i find my radio code ? I have heard that its not an issue for astra j as the code is built in to the cars canbus. Lastly does your car has an Oem alarm built in ? Forums say you need to turn on and of the ignition then disconnect the battery within 15 seconds . Hope it works for me i’m gonna replace mine this this week 🙂
Hi, thanks for the positive comment! I had no issues with the radio code or with the alarm. I didn't turn the ignition on first, TBH I've not heard of needing to do that on any cars I've changed batteries on. Let me know how you get on
@@alexdoesdiy8476 Actually i have read it on a British Opel forum, i was going to try it but i forget to do that 😂 and had no issues with the radio code or with the alarm. I think somebody made it out from his mind.
Did the new battery fit without adjustment? Im thinking of buying a stronger battery but they all are a bit longer (25-35mm). Do you think it will be a problem fitting one of these larger ones in my Astra J (2011) diesel?
Sorry for the delayed response. From memory the battery compartment didn't have much spare room, I'm not sure that larger battery would fit. But I think the only way to check would to measure your fitting, I can't advise either way I'm sorry.
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Really helpful video. I had to change the battery in my wife's Astra and did not have a clue where to start. Thank you so much!
Just wanted to say that this video enabled me to change the battery in my Astra J in about 20 minutes despite my minimal experience. This is a first class instructional video and made the process extremely quick and stress-free. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful
Everything is very well shown what needs to be done, very clear instructions. Greetings from Poland.
Really good instructional video, and the best I've seen. Covers every step well.
Thank you.
I'll just add that when I reconnected my new battery I had a Code 59 showing on the dashboard display. Codes 59/60 refer to the front electric windows and just simply winding them down and up again cleared it.
Thanks for your comment Chris, pleased you found the video helpful. I didn't have any error codes after my battery change so I'm glad you got yours sorted.
I used this video to explain the process involved and it worked fine.
This is by far the best video on how to change the Astra J battery . The other videos on youtube are either plain wrong or over-complicate the process. Very clear, informative and precise!
Thanks for your comment. Glad you found it useful
I'm really impressed. After watching the video, it took me less than 20 mins to get the battery changed. After doing research before watching this video, I was paranoid that the alarm was going to sound, but I was reassured by your responses, and went ahead, with no issues at all. Thank you so much.
Great video. I have a 2013 astra 1.6 petrol. I followed every step of your instructions with no problems. Completed the task in 23 minutes. When finished the radio worked ok and the instructions on the dash display talked me through the electric window reistatement process. Well done, thanks
Thanks for your reply. Glad it helped and all went OK.
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Thank you so much for making this video. I followed it step by step as I changed the battery in my 2012 Astra and it probably saved me a lot of stress trying to work it out for myself! The swap took about 20 minutes as described - perfect! Thanks again, your help is much appreciated!
Thanks for your comment. Glad you found it useful
I just did it on my Astra J. No problems whatsoever. All it asked me to do after I fitted the new battery was to open and close the driver window then open and close the passenger window. No alarm went off; no radio code needed. I didn't notice a retaining clip, but I suspect whoever had been at it before me was responsible for that.
The advice to disconnect the battery within fifteen seconds of switching off the ignition comes from page 187 of the manual, but I didn't need to do that, after having read the comments.
Thanks for making this. It was a great help to me. You make it look so easy. I watched one video where he obviously didn't know what he was doing and made it look like hard work, fumbling around. I suppose everything is easy if you know how to do it.
Thanks Danny. Pleased you enjoyed the video and managed to do yours without issues.
@RSS- DR-Kumar 4freekhalistan The video was made on a diesel model
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar, followed your instructions to the point thank you for this video 👍🏻
Thank you Paul. Glad you found it useful
Thanks for the video, it really helped me with changing my Astra battery. 😃😃
Very good video. Explained simply
Thanks for your comment. Glad you found it useful
Tried this on my Vauxhall Astra, brilliant instructions worked perfect
Thank you Alex for this precise manual. It took my 35 minutes to change the battery as I did not have the proper tools. These were in the trunk of the car when I unplugged the battery, so trunk was locked :) Please maybe only add Opel Astra into desription, I believe you would have much more hits from continental Europe. Cheers :)
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it useful. And great suggestion about the Opel name, I will add it now.
Great video. Needed to get the front retaining plate off. Was about to saw it off when I found this video.... 😂 Thank you!
Thanks for your comment. Glad you found it useful
An excellent instructional video, the first video I looked at made a dogs dinner of removing the plastic cover on the positive side of the battery, your use of a screw driver to release the clip was so much easier, the only issue I had with the radio was to reset the time and date (2013 Astra 1.4 Energy).
Thanks for your comment. Pleased you found it useful
Fantastic clear video with perfect instructions for a novice. I purchased the same battery from Tayna as you. Exide 110 AGM Car Battery 80Ah AGM800 EK800 stop/ start battery at £119.99 including next day delivery and fitted with no issues. Saved myself at least £60/£70 and impressed the girlfriend, who was watching. No radio code loss, just the windows up and down as stated as per dash instructions. Top man for making the video
I think the most important part of this success is 'impressed the girlfriend'!! Glad it helped.
Thanks, Alex you simplified my day!
Glad it helped
Many thanks Alex for such a clear 'how to' video. Made the job very easy and quick. Cheers, Malc.
Glad you found it useful.
Great manual, totally worked! 👍 Only I had a bad luck and at last step the plastic “tongue” cracked when I removed the metal clip delimiting the battery in this plastic “cradle”. I didn’t use force at all, well 10 years are 10 years 😐 Thanks for sharing! 🙏
I never comment on videos really, but this was perfect. I was able to replace the battery with no issues. I got a smaller battery but the bracket can be moved to suit the size 😃
Thanks for your comment. Glad you found it useful.
Great video i am about to change mine today and with your help i hope it all goes well thanks
Good luck Steve, hope it helps. Feel free to comment if you need any more support
Really great help thank you
Glad you found it useful
Thank you Alex, this video was so helpful. I also enjoyed your background music, particularly Bronski Beat 😎 at 3:50
Ha ha I think it was Radio 2! Glad you found it helpful, thanks for your comment.
Thanks, very helpfull. I did it myself two days ago on my Astra J 1.6 petrol.
Very clear and understandable 👍🏻
Thanks, brilliantly explainded and video - got this novice sorted. Forgot about sorting the radio code beforehand, but it worked OK, phew. Cheers
Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.
Thanks a lot for this! I would definitely not be able to figure the replacement by myself or by text manuals.
Thanks for your comment, glad you found the video useful
thanks dude helped so much
Glad you found it useful
Cheers mate just done mine. Very helpful 👌
Thank you, today I’ve replaced mine.
Hi Alex, thanks for the instructional video, you explained everything in detail. But before I change the battery, I just wanted to check with you did you need the radio code, as I can't find my radio code and did you need a reprogramming tool as well. I have an Astra J like yourself. If you could let me know, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Craig
Hi Craig, I didn't need a radio code. I can't promise you won't (disclaimer!!) but if I recall correctly there is at least one other comment below that another viewer also did their battery change without needing a code. Hope that helps, and good luck.
Thanks for that Alex. I will give it a go.
Hi Alex, I finally had chance to change my battery, no code needed for my radio. Thanks again for you great video, it really helped.
@@craiggott1 GLad you had no issues :-)
Brilliant video! Thanks Alex
Many Thanks for this.
Thanks that was easy with the video 🎉
This helped us
Who on earth designed that rigmarole of a battery fitting!! Looks like a deliberate ruse to make it non DIY!?
Thanks this video! 👍
Legend ❤️
Dude first of all it was a great Diy video!! For the radio code did you had any issues about it as you have completely disconnect the battery before replacing the new one?
Where can i find my radio code ? I have heard that its not an issue for astra j as the code is built in to the cars canbus.
Lastly does your car has an Oem alarm built in ? Forums say you need to turn on and of the ignition then disconnect the battery within 15 seconds . Hope it works for me i’m gonna replace mine this this week 🙂
Hi, thanks for the positive comment!
I had no issues with the radio code or with the alarm. I didn't turn the ignition on first, TBH I've not heard of needing to do that on any cars I've changed batteries on.
Let me know how you get on
@@alexdoesdiy8476 Actually i have read it on a British Opel forum, i was going to try it but i forget to do that 😂 and had no issues with the radio code or with the alarm. I think somebody made it out from his mind.
Great video. Can I as pal what year and engine size is your astra?
Thanks! This was a 1.4 from 2013
thankz a lot
Good vid, is this petrol or diesel engine Astra, battery seems a lot bigger than on our petrol Astra 1.6
Thanks, this is on a Diesel
@@alexdoesdiy8476 Thanks for the confirmation
Did you have to get the car coded being AGM battery?
Sorry for the delay. No, no coding was necessary from my change
Did the new battery fit without adjustment?
Im thinking of buying a stronger battery but they all are a bit longer (25-35mm).
Do you think it will be a problem fitting one of these larger ones in my Astra J (2011) diesel?
Sorry for the delayed response. From memory the battery compartment didn't have much spare room, I'm not sure that larger battery would fit. But I think the only way to check would to measure your fitting, I can't advise either way I'm sorry.
Anyone know the purpose of the extra electrical connections on the positive end of the battery
Yeah they are there to make the installation unnecessarily difficult...
Thanks.
If its a stop starting astra you have to reprogram
Did your car have start start stop on it Alex?
Hi Wayne, yes it does have start/stop (although it wasn't working due to the weakness of the battery!). All working again now
Thank you Alex that is very much appreciated
075 or 063 ?
Seriously changing a battery shouldn't be this complicated. Everything about my astra under the bonnet is overly difficult, bulbs, batteries whatever.