Porsche 911 battery replacement in Khalifa City
We deliver and fit the correct battery for the Porsche 911 anywhere in Khalifa City, usually within 20-35 minutes, at any hour. The old battery is tested first, so you only replace it if it has really failed.
- 20-35 min arrival
- Upto 24 months warranty
- Free delivery and fitting
Porsche 911 battery at a glance
- Typical battery
- H7 or H8 AGM, 80-95 Ah
- Battery technology
- Maintenance-free flooded on most versions
- Battery size
- Confirmed from your old battery's label or the VIN
- Registration or coding
- Not normally needed
- Fitting time
- 15 to 30 minutes at your car
The right battery for a Porsche 911
Modern Porsches run AGM batteries managed by a battery sensor and an energy management system that switches off comfort consumers when charge falls. Location changes with the model: the front luggage compartment on the 911, 718, Boxster and Cayman, under the boot floor on the Macan and Panamera, and under the driver's seat on Cayenne models up to 2018. Some recent cars use a lightweight lithium 12 volt starter battery, which cannot simply be swapped for lead-acid. The Taycan also carries a 12 volt lithium battery beside its high-voltage pack.
In the front luggage compartment under a plastic cover; a fully flat battery can leave the front lid locked.
The battery for the Porsche 911 is matched by size, terminal layout and technology to the one it left the factory with.
Porsche uses DIN sizes in AGM: H6 or H7 (70-80 Ah) on most 718, Boxster and Cayman cars, H7 or H8 (80-95 Ah) on the 911 and Macan, and H8 or H9 (95-105 Ah) on the Panamera and Cayenne. The rating has to match what is coded in the car, so we read the old label or the VIN and bring that exact specification.
How we change a Porsche 911 battery
- 1You send the model year and a location pin. We confirm the battery and the price before setting off.
- 2The technician tests the old battery, the starter and the alternator on your 911.
- 3A memory saver keeps the radio, windows and clock settings while the old battery comes out.
- 4The new battery is fitted, the terminals are protected, and the car is started and tested again.
- 5If your 911 needs registration or a sensor reset, it is done with a scan tool before he leaves.
Battery brands for the Porsche 911
VartaGerman AGM and EFB batteries for European start-stop carsFloodedEFBAGM- BannerBannerFamily-owned Austrian maker of Power Bull and Running Bull batteriesFloodedEFBAGM
BoschFamiliar German name with S4, S5, EFB and AGM linesFloodedEFBAGM
ExideEuropean all-rounder with flooded, EFB and AGM in DIN sizesFloodedEFBAGM
What our technician does differently on a Porsche
- We register the new battery so the energy management resets its ageing data.
- When a 911 or Boxster is so flat that the front lid will not release, we feed power through the emergency terminal in the fuse box to open it.
- Cayenne batteries under the seat are reached without marking the leather or straining the seat wiring.
- We check for a lithium starter battery before quoting, because those cars follow a different procedure.
Signs your Porsche battery is failing
- A 'Battery/generator' warning on the instrument display, sometimes only for a few seconds after starting.
- A message that electrical consumers have been switched off, followed by the seat heating and rear demister shutting down.
- Auto start-stop is deactivated on every drive.
- The car sat for two or three weeks and now gives one click and a dark dashboard.
Porsche 911 battery questions
How long does a Porsche 911 battery last in Abu Dhabi?
Usually 2 to 3 years. Heat shortens battery life here, and a 911 that is parked outdoors or used mainly for short trips will be at the lower end.
Which battery brand do you fit to the Porsche 911?
For the Porsche 911 we normally offer Varta, Banner, Bosch. The technician confirms which sizes are in stock for your model year before he sets off.
Can you replace my 911 battery at home in Khalifa City?
Yes. We come to your villa, apartment parking, office or the roadside anywhere in Khalifa City, usually in 20-35 minutes, 24 hours a day.
What warranty comes with a new Porsche 911 battery?
A warranty of upto 24 months, depending on the brand and battery model. The fitting date is written on the battery and on your invoice.
Does a new Porsche battery need to be coded?
Yes, it should be registered to the car with a diagnostic tool. Registration resets the energy management so it charges the new battery correctly and restores functions it had been limiting. We do it on site as part of the fitting.
Where is the battery on a Porsche Cayenne?
Under the driver's seat on Cayenne models up to 2018. The seat is moved and released to get at it, which our technician does at your home or office. Later cars are confirmed by VIN before we set off.
Battery trouble in Khalifa City? Send one message.
Tell us the car and share your location. A technician sets off with the right battery, usually arriving in 20-35 minutes.