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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 10:58 PM
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I'm looking to replace my Delco battery with an Optima Red or Yellow Top. When disconnecting the old battery, what besides reprogramming the remote entry and radio do I have to be on the watch for? Will I have to reprogram the tire pressure sensors also?

With so many computer items on the car, I don't want to mess anything up. Feedback, as always, is appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 11:07 PM
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It's completely plug & play installation...I was one of the lucky ones and didn't even lose my fobs or radio settings :yesnod:
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Old Oct 19, 2001 | 12:09 AM
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Same here. Installed the Optima Red Top with no issues. :D
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Old Oct 20, 2001 | 05:41 PM
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Key Fob reset only - per owner's manual. All else OK!
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Old Oct 20, 2001 | 08:47 PM
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You might want to check out the new Delco Glass Mat battery as a replacement, it seems to be working fine on the 01/02 FRC, not sure of the price but that is what they are using these days
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Old Oct 20, 2001 | 10:16 PM
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You might want to check out the new Delco Glass Mat battery as a replacement, it seems to be working fine on the 01/02 FRC, not sure of the price but that is what they are using these days
I believe all models - late 01s on up - have this battery in them. The nice thing is that they have a 3-year free replacement warranty (7-year total warranty). If the price is at or below that of the Optima, the warranty alone might justify a Delco purchace.
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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 01:02 AM
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You might want to check out the new Delco Glass Mat battery as a replacement, it seems to be working fine on the 01/02 FRC, not sure of the price but that is what they are using these days
I'd avoid the Delco AGM. The one in my 2001 developed a bad cell and went bad after only three months. The Optima is a much better battery, in my opinion.
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