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** Some other sources claim the length of <font face="Courier">054</font> batteries to be <font face="Courier">187 mm</font>.
 
** Some other sources claim the length of <font face="Courier">054</font> batteries to be <font face="Courier">187 mm</font>.
 
*** In general case anyway, there is certainly at least <font face="Courier">+-5 mm</font> tolerance in sizing when dealing with car batteries.
 
*** In general case anyway, there is certainly at least <font face="Courier">+-5 mm</font> tolerance in sizing when dealing with car batteries.
* The terminals are Japanese (<font face="Courier">JIS</font>) post type with the positive (<font face="Courier">+</font>) terminal to the left of the negative (<font face="Courier">-</font>) as you hold the battery with the terminals closest to you.
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* The terminals are the relatively small Japanese (<font face="Courier">|JIS</font>) post type with the positive (<font face="Courier">+</font>) terminal to the left of the negative (<font face="Courier">-</font>) as you hold the battery with the terminals closest to you.
 
* The British sizing <font face="Courier">054</font> is a common battery type used on many small Japanese and Korean cars.
 
* The British sizing <font face="Courier">054</font> is a common battery type used on many small Japanese and Korean cars.
 
* It is readily available from car battery suppliers and typically inexpensive.
 
* It is readily available from car battery suppliers and typically inexpensive.
  
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* The performance of batteries varies between manufacturers.
 
* The performance of batteries varies between manufacturers.

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Introduction

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The purpose of this article is to give insight about issues and solutions regarding battery usage in Jimnys.


Standard battery in petrol Jimny 3

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  • The standard battery type, as fitted to all petrol versions of the Jimny 3 from 1998 to 2018 is an 054 (British sizing standard).
  • The dimensions are 196L x 127W x 227H.
    • Some other sources claim the length of 054 batteries to be 187 mm.
      • In general case anyway, there is certainly at least +-5 mm tolerance in sizing when dealing with car batteries.
  • The terminals are the relatively small Japanese (|JIS) post type with the positive (+) terminal to the left of the negative (-) as you hold the battery with the terminals closest to you.
  • The British sizing 054 is a common battery type used on many small Japanese and Korean cars.
  • It is readily available from car battery suppliers and typically inexpensive.


File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - battery terminal positioning layout - A01.jpg
Positioning layout of battery terminals on a suitable battery for Jimny 3


  • The performance of batteries varies between manufacturers.
  • Typically the lowest performing 054 batteries have a capacity of 30 Ah and CCA rating of around 260 A.
  • This adequately meets the standard electrical load requirements for the Jimny in a "normal climate".
  • There are higher performing batteries of this size, up to approx. 45 Ah and approx. CCA rating of 400 A.
    • Higher performing batteries are even officially recommended by Suzuki (in the owner's manual) for "cold climates".


Standard battery in diesel (DDiS) Jimny 3

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  • Diesel (DDiS) Jimnys 3 use much larger and more powerful battery as standard.
  • The size of factory battery in DDiS Jimnys 3 is approx 225L x 175W x 220H.
  • Capacity in this size ranges from 60 Ah to 80 Ah, and CCA rating from approx. 550 A to 750 A.
    • The colder the climate, the more powerful battery should be used.
  • This kind of battery should provide sufficient power of high power loads like winching.
    • Note that there is no space in the engine bay of DDiS Jimnys 3 for an additional battery.


Standard battery in Jimny 4

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Info needed...


Solutions for higher battery requirements in Jimnys

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  • In situations where higher electrical output may be regularly required, much higher spec or larger batteries should be considered.
  • Examples of requirements for higher electrical output:
    1. Sustained winching;
    2. In-cabin dash camera(s) with parking recording functionality, where the vehicle is driven relatively rarely (days between runs);
    3. Remote "motorhome"-style camping in the wilderness;


Solutions in petrol Jimny 3

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  • In petrol Jimny 3, the standard battery tray in the engine bay can accommodate a slightly larger battery.
    • Batteries with dimensions of 236L x 127W x 227H (UK sizing code have been used in Jimnys 3 without any fitment issues.
  • Aftermarket battery trays that mount in the nearside of the engine bay offer the ability to fit a single large battery or to run a twin battery system.
    • There is an interesting forum topic 1 in an external forum in South African Republic.


Solutions in petrol Jimny 4

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Info needed ...



Page last edited on 18/07/2022 by user Bosanek