X351 Battery Replacement

[ian.grant888499]

I Own a Jaguar XJ Portfolio SWB 3.0 Diesel. Registered January 2011. I would like to install a new Battery before the winter. It's a standard car and does not have stop start, so only one battery in the boot. Does this car require any special treatment like keeping a constant power feed to avoid scrambling the internal computer. Or can I go ahead and remove the old battery and install a new one?
Ian Grant

[andypryce]

I think you may need to ‘tell’ the car a new battery is installed via the OBD port, as it adapts the charging process, but not sure about car of that age.

[ptjs1]

I changed the battery on my x350 when I had it 7 years ago, and didn't go through any special process or maintaining a power source whilst changing it out. You'll lose some memory elements but it didn't affect the running of the car.

Good luck

Paul

[JimMann]

Hi Ian, first up, you are in the wrong Model Section, the X351 has its own section. That said, when you replace the battery, you DO have to tell the car that a new battery is fitted. Depending on your code reader, it may be able to make that update, otherwise your friendly local garage may help.
In addition, if you have a suitable battery conditioner, I use the Ring Automotive RSC 612 Smart Charger and it has a function to allow you to maintain the voltage to the car via remote connections whilst the battery is disconnected. That way no settings are lost.
Jim

[ptjs1]

Thread moved to X351 forum.

Jim, tks for spotting this. My fault, I had orginally moved it to the Model sections, but incorrectly placed it in the x350 forum. My apologies for the confusion, Ian.

Paul