I needed to find a replacement for the Panasonic S55D23L battery as it was not holding charge for very long. A straight replacement of a Lexus dealer was over 300 quid, so I decided to see if there was a possible alternative. I found Yuasa YBX 5005 to be a like for like replacement in terms of the housing as it fits perfectly in the space without any modifications. The main issue is of course that it is not an AGM type and needs to be vented. While the battery itself does not come with any accessories I rang Yuasa UK and they kindly posted a vent plug and an elbow. The vent is on both sides so, one end needs to be blocked off and the other connected to a hose. It took about 20 minutes to swap the battery. These batteries go for £78 on Amazon, so even if it lasts 3 years, it is still worth it. They are of 65Ah capacity, so very much on par with the revised Panasonic (70Ah) that the dealer quoted me for.
I’ll keep an eye on it to see how it performs and report.
where did you buy Yuasa YBX 5005 Battery? Now I am tempted to cancel my tomorrow's slot for replacing the Battery at the dealership!
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where did you buy Yuasa YBX 5005 Battery? Now I am tempted to cancel my tomorrow's slot for replacing the Battery at the dealership!