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Replacing TPS Battery

Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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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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I used double sided foam stick tape and just a huge glob of silicone.
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Old 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.
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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.
Good point!
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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...
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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I did not read the whole thing, but there might be some help in here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...lace=batteries
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