2004 battery hold down and bolt , OOPS!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: sylvania ohio
2004 battery hold down and bolt , OOPS!!
yeah , i put a new battery in the 2004 and dropped hold down and bolt . think it went down an opening that is toward front and middle of car . probably retrievable by a pro but not by this old man . instructions please , do i leave it and if so will it rattle or do i pay a pro to get it out . seems like i leave it but could use suggestions as to a source for new part . good news is car now starts but i haven't looked to see status of radio and ''no'' i don't have a code for radio so probably will need suggestions about that also . sorry to be a pain , please keep in mind you to will be ''elderly '' some day and sooner than you realize . . . .peace
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Remove the lower right front wheel well panel (just held on by screws) and you have access to the area under the battery. Very easy to do.
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Here is what I use to retrieve stuff that has fallen. Works great as long as the stuff is iron.
K Tool 70915 Magnetic Retrieving Tool, Flexible Head, Telescopes from 13" to 20" 769622709158 | eBay
K Tool 70915 Magnetic Retrieving Tool, Flexible Head, Telescopes from 13" to 20" 769622709158 | eBay
Melting Slicks
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If not, there is a documented process (just search the forum) to recover the code that involves calling an 800 number.
Unfortunately, the 800 number has been reported as not working anymore, but take a look at this Thread for another solution. It is not free, but $19.99 seems reasonable compared to what dealers usually quote.
If you decide to solve this, I suggest you disable the locking feature right away. At this point, it only brings headaches.
Last edited by GCG; Jun 6, 2020 at 03:14 PM.
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For some reason my that bolt and hold down like to dive down below the battery case frequently. Easiest way I've found is to use a shop vac. Enough suction to grab the thing, but it's too big to be sucked into the vacuum.
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Melting Slicks
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From: sylvania ohio
found the vacuum a fascinating suggestion but the winner is .....the magnet suggestion . taped a magnet to a long dowel and caught hold down immediately ...4 or 5 times . couldn't get it turned to come out of opening but finally got bolt end up where i could grab it and it really felt good [ emotionally ] . can't thank you folks enough as i was really distressed about this and now it's solved and i am happy , a rare , RARE feeling for me . thanks to all who responded . . . . peace
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