Citroen Berlingo Battery Replacement

Replacing the battery in a Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner B9.
Batteries do go bad, and this one chose to pack up the day after i got my Berlingo delivered. Thankfully the dealer i bought this Berlingo from were very prompt at honouring their warranty policy and sent across a bank transfer for the value of the battery.
A simple roadside repair, perhaps not the video everyone needs but at times it is handy to know how to remove a battery especially with them having parts in front of them to remove or move aside.

[@michaelg8001]

Very helpful, thanks for putting in the time and effort to film this and post it.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Good, but you don't need to remove the 3 cables brown, blue and black. You can still move that whole caboodle out the way no problem with them still attached. Also I found it a lot easier removing the air induction pipe that runs just in front of and around to the side of the battery housing. It takes all of 5 seconds, twist and pull out.

[@martinspilovsky9071]

also the same opinion on that

[@Big-Timbo]

Cheers for this, helped me and my dad replace his battery, saved him a 50 quid charge at Halfords 😂

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Oh really, do halfords charge that much just for the fitting of the battery?

[@Big-Timbo]

Yeah including the cost of the battery from them compared to the cheaper price online, with their 25 quid fitting fee it was about 50 quid saved

[@TheMcooper17]

what happened to the days of pinchbolt battery terminals on a battery that lifts UP and out, not half burried under the cowl

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

They used to be that way, 10 years previously the 406 had such a conventional battery arrangement. However now there are various modules needing direct fused links to the battery, and voltage monitoring systems. This one doesnt have it but newer vehicles would also have stop start systems with presumably some other boxes on the battery. Having said all that, its not actually too hard to remove. There are still vehicles out there that are much much harder to access the battery with things such as wheels needing to come off or seats to be removed.

[@TheMcooper17]

​@@peugeotCitroen2CV pain the butt stuff, explains why "technician" is correct

[@andyquirk3689]

Video was a great help when my van decided not to start this morning. Cheers!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, great that you got it sorted!

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Perfect....just wondered about all the attatchments and plastic cover..😉

[@samalhafny93]

Thanks for the video, followed it to get my sorted.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, great that you got it fixed.

[@Derpster2493]

Thanks for the upload.

[@Busta033]

will 190mm battery fit, or do I need 175mm height battery?

[@mecsb3403]

Hi, I have a problem whit my Peugeot 406 2.0hdi 110hp, mayby you can help me. Some Times when Change gears, the gear dont whant go completly in. Some Times the 4 and 5 gear pop off. The clutch as been Change recently. Have any idea how i can fix this problem?

[@jebise1126]

so was computer a bit confused after that? looks like all lights are flashing. or is just because of camera?

[@dimitrilazaridis7155]

thank YOU !!! απο την ελλαδα!!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@seanmallard3118]

Thats great can you tell me do i just yank the battery shroud of or is there a knack to it

[@philippemaltere7931]

Thanks for this video.....

[@mmoustafa2648]

Very helpful, thanks

[@MartinPoole-vp4qf]

Thanks for the great video but what an absolute pig of a job! Not something I’m confident to do.😄

[@tomaszrybak5797]

Thanks!

[@andyy348]

Hi, where do I get a battery for my 2016 Berlingo for £65? Halfords recommend a £130 one and Kwik Fit £180 fitted. Also I don't have a battery analyser but I do have a multimeter. I was told if it's below 12.6v it's bad, I see yours is 12.28v so I guess the below 12.6v means bad info is correct, but thought I check?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi Any independent motor factors should sell batteries. They use the reg to determine what is suitable. Those prices you quote seem high although those two stores are not cheap, does your Berlingo have stop start? Regarding the battery voltage, the analyser puts a load on the battery and calculates its health. A multimeter alone cant do that. The battery sitting at 12.6v or 12.2v is not really important as the battery can discharge with the vehicle sitting. When the engine is running the alternator will charge it. However most motor factors will put a battery analyser on your battery for free.

[@andyy348]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Thanks for the information. Yes I've got stop start and need an EFB battery. Actually not sure if I need a battery, I sometimes get beeping when switching the engine on, usually when I've had the doors open for a while, my suspicion is the battery but don't know for sure. Will try and get a free test somewhere. Cheers.

[@martinspilovsky9071]

thank you

[@dantheman7370]

I was looking at mine tonight and it’s the same, what’s all that shit on top?

[@nocode1603]

Hi good helpful videos I changed the battery last week on my 16 reg kangoo maxi 1.5 cdi as the topdon battery analysers said it was dud now im getting all kids of low charing low cranking info when vans running its putting back 13.4v do you know if this the right voltage or should it be over 14? My heads buckled with it all now any info or help you might have would be appreciated alternator?? Keep the videos coming 🙂👍

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi, does your Kangoo have any form of stop start system? The newer vehicles with it require a stop start capable battery. Also was the new battery specified to be the same CCA rating as what is required for the Kangoo? The battery voltage should be anything above 12 if the engine is running and the alternator is charging it, you may need to ask on the Kangoo specific forums/owners club to find out the exact value the alternator should output. But generally over 12v when its running even with all the lights and accessories turned on. Does the headlights flicker or dip at all when you rev it?

[@nocode1603]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV hi thanks for getting back to me no it doesn't stop when u take foot of the cluch or anything fancy my original battery was 510 cca, 60ah new one is 540cca,60ah with heater full on & headlights its a constant 13.4/5v just confusing with the tester as its saying low cranking drop to 8.44v low charge its harder to start first start of the day my scan tool says p038 glow plug fault so its going in garage Friday for new plugs im so confused meany thanks for your help 😊👍👍

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@nocode1603 The battery if anything is slightly uprated then, so it should be cranking quicker. Is it just a slowness to start? Would you describe it as churning over more or just a slower churn as it tries to start? The starter itself can be on its way out. Although bad glow plugs would not help things.

[@nocode1603]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV hi it just seems to take just that bit longer on the first start of the morning it used to be first touch of the key now its a bit hesitant dosnt sound like the batterys labouring hard to start but I'm not a mechanic so plugged my cheep scan tool in and its fault code of p038 glow plug fault so I'm getting then done Friday just wondering about my topdon battery analyser if it has set parameters it might not be giving the result if the renault kanggo charging system is slightly lower than the standard of say 14.5v the battery symbol doesn't come on dash I think if it dose that's the van saying the alternator is duff thanks for your help and advice very much appreciated 🤝👍

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@nocode1603 Ah, is this like the car turns over for a bit too much in the mornings but is fine for the rest of the day? Sorry i wasnt quite thinking in the right frame of mind but i have a video covering a slow start issue for the 1.5 DCi in a modus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omete5RrpqyXfpI Glow plugs and the fuel primer bulb are covered. Worst case scenario with those 1.5 engines is the injectors may need a refurbishment. Although if you are actually getting a fault code alluding to the glow plugs that is a good place to start.

[@paulmurphy126]

Hi was the new battery a 096 or a 027 code as the 096 is 278mm long and the 027 are 242mm long or will both sizes fit. Thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I am sorry i do not know, i just went into the motor factors and got like for like. They can look up the right battery to supply from the vehicles registration.

[@paulmurphy126]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Thanks for the reply it's just on mine the standard battery is a 027, 60ah,640cca and an upgraded battery is a 096 which have more ah and more cca. Looking closely at the video again I think you have the updated one in, ie 096 which I'll put in mine when the time is due. Thanks again for the informative video's and the reply.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@paulmurphy126 I have had a look there to double check it, the receipt says 096. It seems to be doing a good job, the berlingo starts every time.

[@paulmurphy126]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Thanks

[@laviniatanu2503]

Sorry to bother you , can you tell me the specifications for new battery? I mean how many ahmps and cca

[@PeterSellers-yw9us]

Its ok just found out that it doesn't effect it👍

[@vancejones4804]

How do I stop water coming in on my rear lights on my 406 estate ?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi You need to remove the rear light clusters. There is a foam 'seal' around the back of the clusters where it comes into contact with the bodywork. Clean those foam seals as best as possible, preferably in warm soapy water, thoroughly rinse and let them dry fully. They will possibly be quite old and disheveled looking. Apply polyurethane windscreen sealant (about £10-15 a tube) on both sides of the seal and refit to the cluster and then refit the light cluster to the car. Do not use household silicone as it will not take long before it looses its adhesion to the bodywork which will cause rusting, windscreen sealant does not loose its bond.

[@vancejones4804]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV thank you so much. I've had them off and cleaned ..but never used the sealant Will try that.I watch your videos just wish you were in Scotland Have a good weekend

[@lostavatar3985]

Awful design. How am I supposed to connect my jump lead to the negative terminal?? Thanks for the video, confirming this car is useless for that.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Salubrious Salutations Whilst it may appear to be an awful design it seems to hold the battery in ok and once you know the proper way to remove it isn't really too bad. Jumping them is quite easy actually, one lead on the positive terminal and the other on a solid part of the engine or gearbox, even the turbo works. Never had any hassle when using the berlingo to jump other cars with flat batteries. In a way its actually a good design as it prevents you connecting the jump leads directly to the battery which is generally not advised as it has the risk of an explosion.

[@PeterSellers-yw9us]

What about radio codes?👍

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

This era of Berlingo has the radio programmed to the BSI You dont need to enter a code but if ever you changed your radio for one from a scrapyard or ebay you would need diagnostic equipment to set the vin of the replacement radio to match the vin of your vehicle its quite an easy one to do with diagbox or most good diagnostic machines But no worries about radio codes on these

[@bendickson3486]

What a clart on. Need to jump my van and it’s below zero. Crap design

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Its not a crap design, there is a negative point to clamp the lead to sitting in the engine bay, or alternatively just go to something solid on the engine. The positive terminal is sitting easy to get to. After all most guides would recommend not to put the leads directly to the battery when jump starting a vehicle as sparks are an explosion risk around an old battery.

[@MrSarahlucy]

Why did u skip the end ??? Mad, great vid b4 that..

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

What do you mean skip the end, it shows the battery getting reinstalled and the vehicle starting can’t really be any more conclusive than that. And judging from the other comments this is the first complaint of that sort

[@pustynnaburza2894]

Masakra żeby tak montować akumulator, podczas pożaru straż ma raczej nikłe szanse żeby go poprostu odpiąć.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The positive terminal is still easy to get at quickly and easily. Its a bit of a faff but so many cars have the battery in the boot, some under the seat, this is not the hardest battery to remove by a long stretch.

[@sr.guerri5422]

No entiendo nada... por qué todo a de ser como si hubiera prisa... casi vomito del mareo viendo el video...