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Mar 2, 2008 | 05:29 PM

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From: Foxtrot Delta Tango

Replacing TPS Battery

I know there are people who have experimented with replacing TPS batteries in the 97-00 sensors....What material did you use that was successful in holding the new battery in place once it is soldered to the two leads?

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Mar 2, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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I used double sided foam stick tape and just a huge glob of silicone.

Mar 2, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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Don't solder battery to leads, too much heat will destroy battery. You can buy batteries with leads already welded to them. Check old posts.

Mar 2, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldvetter

Don't solder battery to leads, too much heat will destroy battery. You can buy batteries with leads already welded to them. Check old posts.

Good point!

Mar 2, 2008 | 10:04 PM

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From: Foxtrot Delta Tango

Got it...I ordered batteries from DigiKey...already has the leads attached...just needed ideas on what to use to cover the battery after installation....Thanks for the input...