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Will the computer memory be gone? Will it stay charged or do I need to measure the battery before parking somewhere else? Will it fully recharge from a battery tender over a time period? Thanks.
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You will have no problems. I've jumped mine a few times after I opened and closed my door too many times when doing mods. I don't know about the rest of the C5s, but mine is sensitive!
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If your battery is too weak to start your car, then yes, before you take your car anywhere but home, you must fully charge the battery with a battery charger - NOT a battery tender. That is for maintaining a full charge, only. Driving your car when the battery is weak is not good because it forces your alternator to work overtime. Either buy an automatic battery charger or take your battery to an auto parts store to have them charge/check it.
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Yes, you can jump the C5 with another car. Shouldn't be a problem at all.
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If your battery is too weak to start your car, then yes, before you take your car anywhere but home, you must fully charge the battery with a battery charger - NOT a battery tender. That is for maintaining a full charge, only. Driving your car when the battery is weak is not good because it forces your alternator to work overtime. Either buy an automatic battery charger or take your battery to an auto parts store to have them charge/check it.
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One more question. The manual tells me I need a negative ground system. Can I ground it to any other metal on the car or should I hook up the negative to some place special? Thanks.
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/jumpstart.htm
Scroll down to the pictures for views of correct cable clamp hookups.
