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BCI Group 24F battery

What replaces a BCI Group 24F
Group 24F, 24F-
12 V lead-acid, 273 × 173 × 229 mm

The BCI Group 24F is a rechargeable 12 V lead-acid prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
BCI Group 24F
Nominal voltage
12 V
Chemistry
Lead-acid
Size
273 × 173 × 229 mm
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
Group 24F Yes — same cell
24F- Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
Group 24 The plain 24 is shorter and has its positive terminal on the opposite side. Buying the wrong one is the most common lead-acid mistake there is, because both are sold simply as "a 24".

Where it turns up

  • Toyota Camry, Avalon and Highlander of many years
  • Lexus ES and RX
  • Nissan and Infiniti sedans
  • Acura and some Honda models

The F does not stand for a size. It marks the reversed terminal layout relative to the plain group 24.

Common questions

What is equivalent to a BCI Group 24F?
Group 24F, 24F- — all the same 12 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a Group 24 instead of a BCI Group 24F?
The plain 24 is shorter and has its positive terminal on the opposite side. Buying the wrong one is the most common lead-acid mistake there is, because both are sold simply as "a 24".
Is the BCI Group 24F rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked