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    Car battery change- Advice needed

    So I have a 40Ah battery which is now in need of a change. I bought a bosch replacement which is rated at 45Ah and it also states 430A (EN) and it is also 12V like the original. I know the spec of the car requires 200Amps (cold cranking). The dimensions are virtually the same and this new battery I bought was not listed as being the right one i.e. another model of lower spec was but would this new battery I bought cause any problems in terms of the amps or charge. I know charge capacity shouldn't make a difference but will the current at 430A (EN) cause any problems? I'm a little confused on current. I know voltage is critical but what about this current rating? Would it cause any problems? Cheers

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    You have exceeded the makers 40ah so your not going to have any probs..
    current rating would only be a prob if the new battery had a some really low discharge rate, less than the cranking requirment..
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