..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after..?

[jackywhite]

hi all again.

..as mewntioned in previous thread, I'm to replace my battery at lunchtime.. Just wondering, is there anything before/during/after the switch over that I have to watch for/reset?

Last motor was an old Jag XJ and even LOOKING at the battery sent alarms off/radio codes out/ejecter seats out, everything..

cheers..

Longstaff

 

[Chrisgti6]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

Should be easy enough, disconnect it, unbolt it, remove it. Drop the new one in.

Does your stereo need any security codes at all? If so check you have it before you disconnect!

 

[Owen92]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

Check to make sure you've got the radio code as Chris said.
As for for the actual battery change, remove the negative battery lead first and when fitting the new battery fit the negative battery lead last.

 

[jackywhite]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

OK, cheers people. No code on radio.. I stuck it in when I bought the car.
Negative first both ways. Check.
cheers,
L

 

[Budgie]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

Check to make sure you've got the radio code as Chris said.
As for for the actual battery change, remove the negative battery lead first and when fitting the new battery fit the negative battery lead last.

Doesn't really make any odds tbh.

 

[Owen92]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

OK, cheers people. No code on radio.. I stuck it in when I bought the car.
Negative first both ways. Check.
cheers,
L

No. Negative first when removing, positive first when refitting.

It does make a difference Budgie as it prevents you shorting the battery if you touch a spanner from positive to the vehicle.

 

[jackywhite]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

..K, cheers. Black is first off and last on..

L

 

[Budgie]

Makes no difference if you're not a clumsy oaf.

 

[Owen92]

Re: ..about to replace my battery.. should I be aware of anything before/during/after

If people are asking how to change a battery, I think it's best to give the safest option.