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That was the original question. I revived the thread somewhat to muse on what makes for a good replacement. A lot of the scooter batteries that are available seem to often be random brand names, especially the Lithium ones. It really seems hard to tell good from the bad. Or what makes a good...

No idea....maybe I just got an ill-informed customer service rep. I rang specifically to find out how the VAT removal was applied, and assumed I would have to make a purchase over the phone. But, that was the response I was given. I'll clearly have to ring again and ask for a manager or...

That is something I vaguely mused on, but didn't think too much about. But it is a very good point. Based on elimination by size (maximum capacity for the box) I get these option. Obviously I would need 2 for the singles. The Avon is an interesting one with it being GEL based, 42ah and a 2...

I did just ring Tanya actually. They said that they no longer apply the discount at purchase. It has to be reclaimed by me via HMRC and that they can be strict about whether it is reclaimable. To the point where it might have to say "mobility scooter battery" in the brand battery listing.

Reviving this thread a bit. Finally found a scooter I liked, and factored in the price of the batteries. The existing ones do seem to be dead. They show 27-28v when tested with no load, but as soon as the scooter is turned on, this drops to 16v. While moving, on high or low speed it drops to...

Update: Well, I thought the connection might need a clean, so bought some contact spray. But, just before I used it, I checked the OBD IAT and ETC readings again, and they both seemed more more in-line with what I would expect on a cold engine. So I disconnected the sensor connection....and...

Update: So, managed to test with a multimeter today, it seems the reference voltage being supplied with the sensor disconnected is around 4.1 v. This seems to suggest, and please correct me if I am wrong. That there is some kind of resistance on the circuit to the connector block. This is...

This is another enormously helpful video. Based on all the things he goes through, it seems like I have some kind of short, based on the fact I am getting a positive temp reading when the sensor is disconnected. This seems to suggest I am getting a voltage of at least around 2.7V. I need to...

After replacing the sensor, it seemed to start better when I turned it over straight after fitting, on a single turn. The issue is, once it turns over, it seems to behave for a good long while after for more test starts ( I assume because there is some temp there). But, after being left...

Update: Turns out I am not going mad. I decided to exclude the fact the part was...somehow wrong. I rang a few other parts suppliers and they confirmed the part number I had on my box matched the ford code for the part. But, to triple check I rang another local company and got them to order...

Well, I tried warming it and using some washing up liquid, but it was a no go. Although I had to abandon trying as it was dark and started spitting. But, it didn't feel like it wanted to fit any more than it did before....

Similar to that video I posted. :ROFLMAO: I initially thought, I'll see how the guy in the video managed....and of course.....there is a cut between him taking the old one out and the new one being fitted. Very helpful.... I did consider taking the old washer off and putting it on the new one...

Yeh, I did spray some on my finger and wipe it round the seal. and a bit in the housing, but to no avail. Maybe I need more, but I did not want to contaminate the coolent somehow. More liberal then....and maybe if I dip the sensor in hot water before inserting perhaps?

Just when I think I am nearly there.... This new part feels impossible to fit. The washer is much thicker than the old worn one, as I expected it to be perhaps... But, it means it is nearly impossible to push the pushfit sensor into position. Is it meant to be this thick? I have tried...

OK, we seem to have a winner! Looks like it is the coolant sensor as per that video! Using the OBD, the coolant temp sensor (ETC) shows up as being 40c. This is with the car being unused all night. This was also in contrast to the air temp sensor which was around 4c. Looks like a sensor swap...