What tools are needed? Will I lose memory settings? Thanks

 

Youll need an extension for your ratchet the long extension to get the piece that holds the battery in place, and yes your memory will be lost now get to changin

 

and a crescent wrench to remove the +&- connections, i still havent reset my memories, its fairly easy to do, the battery is heavy though so be carefull when removing it, good luck, how old is your battery , is ity the original?

 

Battery is from March 03. Has lasted just about 6 years.

 

While you have it out, it might not be a bad idea to put one of those mats underneath in case you ever have leaking problems. It is cheap insurance to protect your PCM.

 

thanks. Good advice

 

is this like a battery tray? Where do you get?

 

wow, thats great mine was almost 9 years old, good luck

 

I got mine from a vendor here who was running a special on them. Mine is like a foam pad.

 

I would also invest in a trickle charger like the CTEK 3300.

 

If you have lock code set on your radio, make sure you know it before hand. Or, set it to no code.

 

You wont lose anything but your radio lock set if you have set a code. I take mine out every winter.

 

Hi There:
How do you know that the radio lock set is on? Does a security light flash when the car is locked?
Thanks
robsc501

 

Well new battery is in. Prior to removing old one I bought a 9 volt backup that plugs into your cigarette lighter to maintain all factory settings when removing a battery. It actually worked. All settings preserved, Cost was $5.00 from Autozone.

 

From the 2000 owners Manual

Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK
is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power
for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret
code before it will operate.

Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and
you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP to let you know that you
need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
The LED indicator by the volume control will begin
flashing when the ignition is turned off.

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the
correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show ---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier
in this section.

 

Yes, there is a red led light on the radio that flashes when the theft lock is activated.

 

If you do not have the memory feature you will loose all your settings. If you do have it you will need to only reset the clock.

If your radio has a security code you will have to reset it.

The 9 volt plug in harness does work. I've used mine several times.

 

Thank you much, I will be sure to get one of those when I get my yellar top next weekend.

-Alex

 

he battery cable side mount heads are 5/16" heads. The clamp is 1/2" head. On the clamp, you must use a socket with and extension to loosen it.

 

the 9 volt plug ins work great