Disconnecting Battery for Replacement or Winter Storage
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Intermediate
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From: Rochester Hills MI
Disconnecting Battery for Replacement or Winter Storage
If I want to replace or disconnect my battery for winter storage will I lose any settings like the radio stations, memory seats, etc.
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If you have a stock radio with the security code set, either disable it before you disconnect or check out the Tech Tip on how to unlock it. It'll be locked when you reconnect.
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From: Boise ID
Yes, a very good idea to check to see if you have the lock code activated or not.
Last edited by 87SAM; Apr 8, 2007 at 05:40 PM.
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I guess it depends on the car, I can disconnect mine for 5 mins and it makes me reset everything.
