Garmin 296 battery replacement

[Jabiru Phil]

As i am planning a 30 something hour trip through the centre in a few weeks time, I got to wondering about the life span of the battery, I bought it in 2007 so could be long in the tooth.

 

Anyone know or had problems?

 

It holds charge ok at the moment and hardwired for charging.

 

Phil.

 

 

[mAgNeToDrOp]

I'm not sure if this will answer your question directly, but our 296's battery recently died, Garmin wanted to charge something silly for a new one, so I took a chance and bought one off ebay, for approx $20 ( Hong Kong) delivered to my door. Its worked flawlessly ever since. It may be worth keeping one as a spare? I usually get a couple of hours out of the battery when not charging ( I haven't had a chance to run the battery flat and test how long it goes).

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Thanks for the reply I will chase up.

 

Just curious, did the replacement clip into the unit without any problems?

 

Can't find any at that price, cheapest that I can find is$44.95 delivered

 

Don't mind that if it fits ok

 

Phil

 

 

[facthunter]

I would be a bit carefull with these. Can't some overheat?. I had a 296 (love it) and was advised to get a good brand. Don't want a "smoker" on board the plane. Nev

 

 

[mAgNeToDrOp]

Yes it clipped in just fine, perfect fit. Good point nev about overheating, I haven't had a problem but I'm not aware of any issues with those batteries, I don't use mine in an aircraft as the plane I hire already has a 296 installed in the panel.