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There is a danger in disconnecting a cars battery if your wrench grounds while disconnecting the positive terminal while the ground is still attached. It is advisable to disconnect the negative terminal first. When reconnecting the battery ( or new one ) connect the positive cable first. Also be careful to get the polarity correct or you may damage electronic components.
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How do you remove the battery from your Citroen Picasso?
The battery is located under the passenger seat in the Picasso. Caution should always be used when removing the battery as apparently it can corrupt the cars computer system if disconnected incorrectly. Everything should be switched off and all doors closed for at least 3 minutes before disconnecting, to allow the computer to go to sleep. If this is not followed then the software can be corrupted. Do not operate any equipment for the 3 minutes before disconnecting. (Check out the Citroen 3 minute rule)
Can you clear codes by your self by taking the battery cable off 97buick 3.8L?
No, you can't clear codes on any vehicle by disconnecting the battery. Thet are stored in the ECM and are still there when you re-connect the battery.
Are there any devices that can charge up a car battery besides an alternator?
older cars had a generator ,not an alternator, but you can always use a battery charger to charge a battery
What relay could be stuck that would drain a cars battery?
Any relay could be the cause.
Where is the transmission fluid level dipstick on a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross?
Usually the dipstick in near the battery somewhere but if its triptonic then there is none and also on any manual cars. Usually the dipstick in near the battery somewhere but if its triptonic then there is none and also on any manual cars.
How you remove battery from 2000 Sunfire?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
How do you reolace battery 2000 Sunfire?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
How to remove battery from 2000 Sunfire?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
How do you reset the computer after taking loose the battery cable?
Usually, disconnecting the battery cable is what resets your car's computer(s) ... typically reverting to "default" settings and (sometimes) clearing any trouble codes. Generally, there's no need to do anything after you've reconnected the battery. Some cars have "learning" modes that adjust various settings based on your driving style, and it might take some time for the computer to re-learn everything. But there shouldn't be a big difference. A few cars have language display settings (German/English, for example) that "toggle" from one to the other each time the battery is disconnected. The owner's manual should explain how this works.
How do you replace a battery on a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
How do you disconnect the battery in a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
How do you replace a battery on a 1995 Chevy Cavalier?
Detach the negative battery cable then the positive battery cableIf car is equipped with Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system make sure you have the activation code first before disconnecting the battery cablesDetach any brackets or braces that would interfere with the removal of the battery then remove the hold-down clamp from the battery carrierCarefully lift the battery out
