dead battery
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From: Bluffton SC
dead battery
I have a 2000 A4 conv. Just returned from vacation and battery is completely dead. I can't get it to charge or jump. Can it be removed without losing computer? I started to unscrew the positive cable and it made some noises near the front wheel well so I retightened the cable.
I was going to take th battery out and have it tested. Ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks
I was going to take th battery out and have it tested. Ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks
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remove the negative cable first. Then the positive. Yes there is no other way to replace it.
You will have to reset everything like radio etc, but the computer will be fine.
When you replace it, replace the positive first, then the negative.
You will have to reset everything like radio etc, but the computer will be fine.
When you replace it, replace the positive first, then the negative.
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Good luck with the swap.
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Correct. I just swapped mine a week ago. No problem.
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Take a look here. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1567522286-post590.html
Bill Curley has lots of great info on testing electrical issues on these things. I think that's his hobby is tearing the electrical systems down and rebuilding them, (every night after dinner).
Bill Curley has lots of great info on testing electrical issues on these things. I think that's his hobby is tearing the electrical systems down and rebuilding them, (every night after dinner).