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Jan 19, 2012 | 08:10 PM

FiremanC7

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Saving settings when removing battery

I have searched many times, but can't find a post I saw several weeks ago. The post concerned using a 9 volt battery to maintain the system memory while removing the battery from the car. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

BobD

Jan 19, 2012 | 08:15 PM

RicK T

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This one?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...codes-etc.html

Jan 19, 2012 | 08:33 PM

FiremanC7

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Thank you! That's exactly what I'm looking for.

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Jan 19, 2012 | 09:11 PM

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They have one at Walmart for about $4.00. I noticed it today and started to buy it just to have ready if needed.
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Jan 19, 2012 | 09:16 PM

luvlake

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Last Friday, I replaced my 4.5 year old Delco with an Optima (Yellow Top). I had no problems. All I had to do was re index the windows and reset the clock and radio stations. Something else must be wrong. I spent most of my time trying to loosen the cables from the battery posts on the factory battery.

Jan 19, 2012 | 09:25 PM

EVRose

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I did'nt loose anything but the widows. Clock and radio presets were all still correct.

Jan 19, 2012 | 10:33 PM

Grzldvt1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRose

I did'nt loose anything but the widows. Clock and radio presets were all still correct.

Same here

Jan 20, 2012 | 02:37 PM

Xedes

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Loose= not tight
Lose= lost

Sorry to be the grammar **** but it was bugging me.

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Jan 20, 2012 | 03:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRose

I did'nt loose anything but the widows. Clock and radio presets were all still correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grzldvt1

Same here

I disconnect my battery when on vacation and when I replaced it. I only re-index the windows. Nothing else changes.

Jan 20, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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Vette_DD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VET4LES

I disconnect my battery when on vacation and when I replaced it. I only re-index the windows. Nothing else changes.

That's the only thing most who have posted here have had to update/change, besides the clock (sometimes).

Jan 20, 2012 | 03:38 PM

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PHXAZ06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRose

I did'nt loose anything but the widows. Clock and radio presets were all still correct.

I also kept my gate and garage door programming.
Only had to do window indexing which is easy peasy....

Jan 20, 2012 | 03:42 PM

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FortMorganAl

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Reindexing the windows takes about 15 seconds and is all that is needed. Probably easier and quicker than finding a 9 volt battery.

Jan 20, 2012 | 07:00 PM

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z06clif

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRose

I did'nt loose anything but the widows. Clock and radio presets were all still correct.

me too

Clif

Jan 21, 2012 | 01:31 PM

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REDJET94

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Just got a c6 3 weeks ago. Car is great and i'm learning new things about the car everyday. But what do you mean by re index the windows? thanks

Jan 21, 2012 | 09:33 PM

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Jimsan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FortMorganAl

Reindexing the windows takes about 15 seconds and is all that is needed. Probably easier and quicker than finding a 9 volt battery.

Jan 22, 2012 | 02:26 PM

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jedblanks

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Since the windows are auto up and they "index" down when opening the door, the car has to relearn the top position of the window. This is done by fully raising the window and holding up for 3 seconds twice