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Narva Model 18 LED Side Marker/Cabin Marker/FEOM Light Amber 10-30V - 91800
Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator/Reverse Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable, Bulk Pack Of 4 - 97010-1/4
Narva 9-33 Volt Surface Mount LED Side marker lamp(red/amber) with Chrome cover and 0.5m cable - 96802
Narva 9-33 Volt LED Rear Stop/Tail and direcion indicator and reverse lamp with in built retro reflector and 0.5m hard wired cable - 97310
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Narva 9-33 Volt LED Rear Stop/Tail, Left Hand Squential direcion indicator and reverse lamps with in built retro reflector and 0.5m hard wired cable - 97312L
9-33 Volt LED Rear Direction Indicator and Twin Stop Lamps with LED Tail Rings - 94364C
Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator/Reverse Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable And Dt Plug - 97010-1-D
9-33 Volt LED Reverse, Rear Direction Indicator and Stop Lamps with LED Tail Rings - 94365C
2008 Daihatsu Bego batteries — what they do and how to look after them
Referencing technical sources — including the Daihatsu Terios J200 Series Repair Manual (Electrical: Battery/Charging System), the Toyota Rush 2006–2010 Owner’s Manual (Battery), and the Daihatsu 3SZ‑VE Engine Service Manual (Starting/Charging) — confirms the 2008 Daihatsu Bego (also sold as Terios/Rush) is fitted with a conventional 12‑volt lead‑acid starting battery. It provides cranking power and stable voltage for engine management, ABS, SRS airbags, lighting and accessories, with the alternator keeping it charged while driving.
For this model, the battery’s job is simple but critical: deliver high current to spin the 1.5‑litre 3SZ‑VE engine at start‑up and smooth power for the vehicle’s electronics the rest of the time. Most Begos use a maintenance‑free (sealed) 12 V battery built to JIS sizing. In typical Aussie and Kiwi conditions, owners can expect about 3–5 years of service life, depending on climate, driving patterns, and accessory load.
Good servicing habits make a big difference. During routine maintenance, it’s smart to test resting voltage (around 12.6 V when fully charged) and charging voltage with the engine running (about 13.8–14.5 V). A conductance or load test helps spot a weak unit before it lets the driver down at the servo.
- Watch for warning signs: slower cranking, dim lights at idle, clicking on start, or a battery/charging light on the dash.
- Keep terminals clean and tight