I have a Honda Jazz (European version of the Honda Fit) battery is already more than 3,5 years.
I go every day.

 

Well, I came out to start my Fit up in the 17 degree Boston weather this morning, no dice, of course. It had died a few weeks ago, but the tow truck driver said that it was holding a charge with no problem (if so, then why is it dying!)

Anyway, called the dealer, he stated that it was covered under warrenty, and that he had "a few" of the Fit batteries in stock, it would cost me 0$!

I'll let you guys/gals know how the install goes.

Also, I agree with a lot of the other posters here; if Honda knows that this is an issue, shouldn't they make more reliable batteries, or at least inform the owners that this is a likely issue?

In my case, it's not like Honda is even going to make any money off of me. I've owned Honda's since the '80's, love them, but this battery problem really bothers me.

 

Bought a 2007 Fit off of Craigslist a week or so ago and the battery went dead this morning. I had no idea it used such hard to find battery.

Went to AutoZone and Advanced Auto, and finally found a replacement at Pep Boys. I read that the 51 would fit with a little squeezing but I didn't see 2"+ extra wiggle room where the original battery was.

I ended up going with the BOSCH and left $130 poorer.


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your dealer didn't have one?

 

It was early Sunday morning when I realized my battery wad dead. The dealership and Batteries Plus were both closed.

 

Our Honda Jazz in the Philippines has motolite batteries and this company offers battery delivery 24x7, and you can even pay by credit card. My battery died yesterday after 4yrs.

 

After 5 years the OEM yuasa died today, theres no available battery for my 2007 Honda fit at Kragen or Pepboys ,i just replaced it with 51 R / 500 CCA & it works good.

 

My battery will be 5 years old on July 14 so I'll pick up a tiny lightweight Braille in a few weeks. I need the extra space and weight savings under the hood.

 

What brand?
What was the physical size?
What cost?

Mine is over 3 years now
tic tic tic

 

yes there is... look again.

 

What is a 51R? Is that the long one with no dimensions only in you pic and la labled "51" ???? Is the one next to it stock size? That Bosh one foes not look like the one Hona put in my '08

 

AGAIN:

direct replacement bosch 151r - 132
direct replacement prostart 151r - 130
larger bosch 51r - 98

 

Brand = Super Start Premium Battery,its Made in USA,Deka ,Braille & Super Start are all made in Pennsylvania.

Size = I did not measure it, i did not use the oem plastic cover on Yuasa,it fits but a little tight & no wiggle.

Cost = $ 104 out the door, the old battery must be given to the store.

Hope that helps !

 

Not here in the store where i went,(So. Cal) I'm in the West Coast,youre in the East Coast,anyway i'm happy i got one already.

 

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Honda has had a run of bad batteries and the dealer should know that, what to check, and how to exchange. Sadly, thats then a waiting in line situation.

 

Does anybody know a rough time period for the bad batteries?

 

My 2007 Fit battery gave up the ghost after the winter of '10/11 after four years of reliable service. Only relative mild winters here in D.C. but bloody hot in the Summer. Car is garaged so that keeps temps relative steady and mild. The Fit battery is about the size and shape of a motorcycle battery. To my knowledge no major battery maker has one for the Fit, only dealers.

 

I just got an EXT18L sealed battery to replace the OEM size one. Check it out if you want something like the Odyssey 860. I just had to get the terminals and drill a hole into the battery holder plus buy the shorter J bars and battery tie down.

 

don't read much do you?


look up a few posts...

 

nice. tagged for future reference. i went to the local so.cal shops and couldn't find anything as well. ended up going to the dealer. next time i'll ask them for these.