Never hammer cable connections onto battery posts, as this can damage the battery posts and cover. Replace cables, ensuring positive cable is first followed by the negative. Place and tighten the hold downs securely so that the battery cannot move in the tray.Īpply a thin coating of high temperature grease to the posts and cable connections. Place the new battery in the tray, ensuring it sits level and that terminal posts are positioned same as the battery. Pep Boys is an industry leading car battery service provider. If terminal clamps or cables are badly corroded, they should be replaced. Terminals should be cleaned and brushed.Ĭable and starter motor connections should be checked and tightened if necessary. If necessary, scrub the area with a water and baking soda mix and rinse with water.Ĭorroded steel parts should be dried and painted with acid proof paint. Undo hold down clamp and remove the battery from the vehicle.Ĭheck battery height to ensure there is sufficient bonnet clearance. This precaution is necessary to avoid damage to wiring and the battery by accidentally grounding tools. Note the location of positive terminal and mark polarity on positive cable. The drive cycle is usually defined in your vehicle manual. If you need to reset the battery management system (BMS), FOB or Idle Stop Start (ISS) system in the case of the warning below, the drivability of the vehicle will be restored after completing at least one drive cycle. A battery backup can be used to retain memory by plugging a power source into the cigarette lighter socket, OBD (On Board Diagnostic) plug or using jumper leads on the positive terminal lead and earthed to the vehicle body. In vehicles that have a computerised electrical system, disconnecting the battery may erase memory from the engine control module (ECM), transmission control module (TCM), clock, radio, security codes and navigation systems. Remove the keys from the ignition and if the vehicle has a Frequency Operated Button (FOB) with keyless entry, the FOB should be kept at least 2 metres clear of the vehicle. This article has been viewed 1,467,025 times.Before attempting to disconnect and reconnecting the battery from the vehicle, ensure all electrical equipment is turned off including the ignition system, air-conditioning, lights and radio. RepairSmith offers in-home services to provide car owners convenient and complete auto repair everywhere. RepairSmith was also included in Built in LA’s 50 Startups to Watch and The Business Intelligence Group’s 52 Names Leading the Way in Customer Service. RepairSmith received The 2020 Big Innovation Award by Business Intelligence Group and The Startup of the Year by the American Business Awards. Duston holds an Associate’s degree in Automotive/Diesel Technology from The Universal Technical Institute of Arizona and is a Certified Diagnostic Technician and Automobile Mechanics Technician through BMW STEP. Duston specializes in leading a team that handles a variety of automotive repairs including replacing spark plugs, front and rear brake pads, fuel pumps, car batteries, alternators, timing belts, and starter motors. Duston Maynes is an Automotive Repair Specialist at RepairSmith. This article was co-authored by Duston Maynes and by wikiHow staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. This article has been viewed 1,467,025 times. This article received 11 testimonials and 100% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
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