(T) Disconnecting Battery

Thomas_Si · 04-11-2008

Can I disconnect my Grande's battery for 5 mins or so without having to reset anything or enter any codes.

Just want to clean all the foul spray grease off the battery, clean up the terminals properly with a post cleaner/wire toothbrush and put some petroleum jelly over the clamp/terminal.

T14086 · 04-11-2008

just the clock

Andy Monty · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Thomas_Si

Can I disconnect my Grande's battery for 5 mins or so without having to reset anything or enter any codes.

Just want to clean all the foul spray grease off the battery, clean up the terminals properly with a post cleaner/wire toothbrush and put some petroleum jelly over the clamp/terminal.

yep take the earth clamp off first

I will be making a Guide up in the next week or so (on 3 day weeks from next week so i will have time to do it) showing the other places that could do well to have a clean up and a smear of suitable grease

you shouldn't need any codes as such as the radio is paired with the body computer (saying that you should have the radio passport anyway)

Thomas_Si · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Andy Monty

yep take the earth clamp off first

I will be making a Guide up in the next week or so (on 3 day weeks from next week so i will have time to do it) showing the other places that could do well to have a clean up and a smear of suitable grease

you shouldn't need any codes as such as the radio is paired with the body computer (saying that you should have the radio passport anyway)

Good stuff. Where can I find the earth clamp is it on the wing near the battery?

How's this sound? https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/1...-terminal.html

Looking forward to the guide sounds good

T14086 · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Andy Monty

I will be making a Guide up in the next week showing other places that could do well to have a smear of suitable grease

.......no nude pics remember

Andy Monty · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Thomas_Si

Good stuff. Where can I find the earth clamp is it on the wing near the battery?

How's this sound? https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/1...-terminal.html

Looking forward to the guide sounds good

the earth clamp is on the battery (the quick release lever)

can't see a problem with that although i tend to use real Coppaslip as that wont wash of and its conductive..

Originally Posted by T14086

.......no nude pics remember

I'll try to upload the correct pictures for you T are you after the one with the greasy nipple again?

Thomas_Si · 04-11-2008

I was thinking about coppaslip

Thomas_Si · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Thomas_Si

I was thinking about coppaslip

What do you think coppaslip and then attach the clamp or coppaslip after you attach??

T14086 · 05-11-2008

I use clear 'innhibitor' spray.

Thomas_Si · 05-11-2008

Originally Posted by T14086

I use clear 'innhibitor' spray.

Is that a 'dielectric grease'? Seen people on the net smearing non conductive grease on the post then attaching the clamps

gilmor111 · 30-01-2011

Originally Posted by T14086

just the clock

is this a time dependent thing? I have a fiat 500 (08) and need to remove the dash trim for repair, but will the car tolerate negative terminal disconnection for say 24 hours, with only a clock reset necessary.

thanks for help

Andy Monty · 31-01-2011

only the clock will need a reset as far as i know (check with the 500 mob about the radio but i assume its the same as the GP with the paring with the body computer)

over half an hour or so it will also reset the ECU so might run a bit strange for 10-20 miles whilst it relearns its settings but after that it will be fine

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Thomas_Si Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Telford, West Midlands Posts: 875 Thanks: 21 Trader Rating: 0	Disconnecting Battery Can I disconnect my Grande's battery for 5 mins or so without having to reset anything or enter any codes. Just want to clean all the foul spray grease off the battery, clean up the terminals properly with a post cleaner/wire toothbrush and put some petroleum jelly over the clamp/terminal. __________________ Fix It Again Thomas!! 1998 Fiat Punto 60 S 1.2L SPi Now Driving 2006 Grande Punto Dynamic 1.2L 8V
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T14086 Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Preston Posts: 29,985 Thanks: 1062 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery just the clock __________________ *http://www.chryslerforum.co.uk//*
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Andy Monty Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 13,910 Thanks: 1157 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery Originally Posted by Thomas_Si Can I disconnect my Grande's battery for 5 mins or so without having to reset anything or enter any codes. Just want to clean all the foul spray grease off the battery, clean up the terminals properly with a post cleaner/wire toothbrush and put some petroleum jelly over the clamp/terminal. yep take the earth clamp off first I will be making a Guide up in the next week or so (on 3 day weeks from next week so i will have time to do it) showing the other places that could do well to have a clean up and a smear of suitable grease you shouldn't need any codes as such as the radio is paired with the body computer (saying that you should have the radio passport anyway) __________________ What Goes Up Must Come Down..... Originally Posted by Most Easterly Pandas Massive gash Originally Posted by EmmaM88 Just a little touch up
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Thomas_Si Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Telford, West Midlands Posts: 875 Thanks: 21 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery Originally Posted by Andy Monty yep take the earth clamp off first I will be making a Guide up in the next week or so (on 3 day weeks from next week so i will have time to do it) showing the other places that could do well to have a clean up and a smear of suitable grease you shouldn't need any codes as such as the radio is paired with the body computer (saying that you should have the radio passport anyway) Good stuff. Where can I find the earth clamp is it on the wing near the battery? How's this sound? https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/1...-terminal.html Looking forward to the guide sounds good __________________ Fix It Again Thomas!! 1998 Fiat Punto 60 S 1.2L SPi Now Driving 2006 Grande Punto Dynamic 1.2L 8V
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T14086 Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Preston Posts: 29,985 Thanks: 1062 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery Originally Posted by Andy Monty I will be making a Guide up in the next week showing other places that could do well to have a smear of suitable grease .......no nude pics remember __________________ *http://www.chryslerforum.co.uk//*
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04-11-2008	#7
Thomas_Si Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Telford, West Midlands Posts: 875 Thanks: 21 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery I was thinking about coppaslip __________________ Fix It Again Thomas!! 1998 Fiat Punto 60 S 1.2L SPi Now Driving 2006 Grande Punto Dynamic 1.2L 8V
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T14086 Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Preston Posts: 29,985 Thanks: 1062 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery I use clear 'innhibitor' spray. __________________ *http://www.chryslerforum.co.uk//*
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gilmor111 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery Originally Posted by T14086 just the clock is this a time dependent thing? I have a fiat 500 (08) and need to remove the dash trim for repair, but will the car tolerate negative terminal disconnection for say 24 hours, with only a clock reset necessary. thanks for help __________________ ********************************************* dead ebay links are evil please quote seller and some info too, so in 2 years time, it's still helpful *********************************************
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31-01-2011	#12
Andy Monty Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 13,910 Thanks: 1157 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Disconnecting Battery only the clock will need a reset as far as i know (check with the 500 mob about the radio but i assume its the same as the GP with the paring with the body computer) over half an hour or so it will also reset the ECU so might run a bit strange for 10-20 miles whilst it relearns its settings but after that it will be fine __________________ What Goes Up Must Come Down..... Originally Posted by Most Easterly Pandas Massive gash Originally Posted by EmmaM88 Just a little touch up
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