New Battery

[coronation]

My battery has died on my 2006 UK supplied 350Z Roadster. Will not take any charge.

However i have a problem.  The old battery's terminals are to the rear of the battery. The new battery's terminals are to the FRONT of the battery. This makes it impossible to reattach the positive lead to the positive terminal on the new battery.

The new battery was chosen resulting from a search involving my reg number to identify the correct battery for the car.  The battery supplied supposedly for my Zed, is Bosch 54 024 with terminals to front.

 

Help!

[SHEZZA]

That’s a strange one, as my battery terminals are at the front 

[HEADPHONES]

My '05 battery terminals are the same as @SHEZZA.

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As you can see from my photo, no way my leads can fit on a battery with terminal at the front!

[ShortPaul]

That's the same as my previous 350z I think you might have the wrong battery 

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Hi

 

The battery that has died (after 17 years) was in the car from new (bought new) , (with terminals towards the rear)

 

I can't find a suitable rear terminal battery.

 

Still need help!!

[ZMANALEX]

Post up a picture of the old battery and the new one.

 

Sounds like you may have the wrong battery, as the Bosch S4 024 has the terminals at the front when fitted correctly.

[coronation]

Problem solved.  Wrong battery supplied!  This new one is a Bosch 026 which fits perfectly and is exactly the same size as my OEM battery.  Other motor parts suppliers and a Nissan dealership all came up with the Bosch 024 which is wrong for my car. Mine has the VQ 35 DE engine.  Was the battery changed when the VQ 35 HR engine was introduced??

 

Thanks to all for their help and advice.