[SOLVED] Car battery replacement.
#1
Registered!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 [SOLVED] Car battery replacement.
Quick noob question here. I need to replace the battery on my 2001 EX, I can't find much on google, and only a 51 part number reference.
Anyways, I had no warranty, and the last time it was installed by Autozone.
So I wanted to try the 3 year free replacement deal I saw on Wal-Mart, and when I got the, the sells rep' gave me one woth part number 51r-4, so I didn't think much of it, and it seemed the right size, plus he seemed knowledgeable when he told me the 2001 civics with 4 cylinders needed to have the polarity with the positive on the left, and negative on the right.
However, as soon as I get home, I see that I have a battery part 51-1 with the negative on the left, and the positive on the right.
Didn't try to replace it, should've asked or done some research first, but I didn't, like a dumbass, so here I am.
Any help?
PS: New battery is from EverStart 51r-4 / cold crancking amps 500 / selection number 36
Old battery from Autocraft 51-1 cranking amps 530
Anyways, I had no warranty, and the last time it was installed by Autozone.
So I wanted to try the 3 year free replacement deal I saw on Wal-Mart, and when I got the, the sells rep' gave me one woth part number 51r-4, so I didn't think much of it, and it seemed the right size, plus he seemed knowledgeable when he told me the 2001 civics with 4 cylinders needed to have the polarity with the positive on the left, and negative on the right.
However, as soon as I get home, I see that I have a battery part 51-1 with the negative on the left, and the positive on the right.
Didn't try to replace it, should've asked or done some research first, but I didn't, like a dumbass, so here I am.
Any help?
PS: New battery is from EverStart 51r-4 / cold crancking amps 500 / selection number 36
Old battery from Autocraft 51-1 cranking amps 530
Last edited by novice121; 05-22-2013 at 08:21 PM.
#2
Re: Car battery replacement.
You can check the correct walmart battery size for your vehicle in this site http://www.championandeverstart.com/
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
#3
Registered!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Re: Car battery replacement.
You can check the correct walmart battery size for your vehicle in this site http://www.championandeverstart.com/
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
Thank you! That link gives me the same battery, so I guess I'll try putting it backwards... it's weird it'd be like that, but I'll try.
#5
Registered!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Re: Car battery replacement.
You can check the correct walmart battery size for your vehicle in this site http://www.championandeverstart.com/
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
Then click on battery finder and enter your vehicle
If the wires are flipped you can flip the battery facing backward, they should install it for free if you buy it from them
Solved. The link given by him gives the correct battery. It was supposed to be 51-4 and not 51r-4, to avoid the switch polarity issue . Thank you very much.
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
CarStuff
Safety/Security Items - SRS, Keys, Immobilizer, airbags, ABS
6
12-06-2020 12:52 PM
tylerginevan
Hybrid Engine/IMA battery system
10
04-27-2015 12:29 PM
Switch BL4D3
I.C.E. (Audio) & Electrical Upgrades
23
04-24-2015 06:57 PM
SSMatey
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
4
04-13-2015 06:09 PM