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Name of metal piece that secures car battery?

  • 19-12-2011 4:00pm
    #1
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭


    A friend has lost the metal plate thing that secures her car battery in place (Kia Rio 2006) and, as a result, has failed the NCT. It went missing when the battery was replaced a few months ago.

    I am trying to help her find a replacement but we don't know what it's called and have no idea if it is specific to each type of car or if it is generic. Someone suggested a breakers yard but I'd like to be sure of what we're looking for first - maybe ring a few in advance. Bad enough two females faffing around in a male bastion without giving the guys a huge laugh by asking for the 'thingey' that holds the battery onto the 'whatever' ;)

    Also, the new battery that was fitted is a bigger size than the old one - would this affect what we now need?


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  • #2
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    It is usaully known as the "Battery Clamp". It is probably missing because whoever replaced the battery fitted the wrong one and couldn't get the clamp to fit over it.
    If you take the car to a couple of breakers yards you should be able to find one that fits over the new battery.


  • #3
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭mw3guc


    Thanks for that info - we will try out the nearest breakers this evening. I'm glad the snow has held off and that we can begin the search in time for the repeat test.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Some motor factors sell universal ones :)
    They are adjustable, I used one on a Prelude and a W124 250d as the clamps were missing.


  • #5
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭mw3guc


    Well, it turns out we don't need a clamp at all - the old one is still in situ but this particular battery has nothing for it to grip onto :confused: We went back to the dealers that changed the battery and they said it didn't need them. However, I doubt that the NCT testers will accept this - they said the battery was loose and needs to be anchored.
    The advice she's been given (unprofessional?) is to borrow a battery for the day to satisfy the testers. Is this kosher? And how easy will it be to find a battery that fits?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    mw3guc wrote: »
    ................ And how easy will it be to find a battery that fits?

    It will be easier to secure the battery, whoever fitted the battery should ensure it's secure, especially if the one it replaced was secure :)


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  • #7
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    mw3guc wrote: »
    .... We went back to the dealers that changed the battery and they said it didn't need them. ...
    Do you mean a franchised main dealer with a Kia Motors logo over the door or is he just a cowboy with in a workshop?

    Apart from NCT failure a loose battery is a serious safety issue.


  • #8
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    There is a reason the battery needs to be secured, if ever the vehicle was to be in a collision you do not want the positive terminal to be able to come in contact with the metal body.

    Insist whoever fitted the battery either fit the correct type of else secure the one they fitted


  • #9
    mw3guc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭mw3guc


    mathepac wrote: »
    Do you mean a franchised main dealer with a Kia Motors logo over the door or is he just a cowboy with in a workshop?

    Apart from NCT failure a loose battery is a serious safety issue.

    No, not a main dealer - I didn't think he was a cowboy either, but I may have to rethink that :( Definitely going to make sure she gets it properly secured - thanks to everyone for the advice.


  • #10
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,186 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    An unsecured battery can also cause a fire should it tip over... you want it clamped down.


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