Suzuki Jimny in version 3 (FJ) is produced from 1998. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Suzuki Jimny (1998-):
Layout
Terminal types
Base hold-down
1 – positive on the left side
3
B0
0 – positive on the right side
1
Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side
1
B0
As you can see, in case of Suzuki Jimny, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 237x127x225 mm, 237x127x227 mm, 238x129x225 mm or 238x129x227 mm and a capacity exceeding 42 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB457 which capacity is 45 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 330 A. The most powerful battery is Halfords Standard HCB 057 of a capacity 45Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 400 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B0.
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm, which capacity is minimum 57 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB604 of a capacity 60Ah and 390A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65 Ah, having 580A Cold Cranking Amps. If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Suzuki Jimny , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!
See also information about other cars of this manufacturer