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Car Forum / Acura Cars / March 2006Unpluging Battery
I am to unplug the battery negative and later put it back on. (to put in AUX audio input adaptor) Is there any precautions I should take notes of ? anything I should be aware of ? Or just "take it off/put it on" simple as that ? thanks > I am to unplug the battery negative and later put it back on. > (to put in AUX audio input adaptor) > > Is there any precautions I should take notes of ? > anything I should be aware of ? > Or just "take it off/put it on" simple as that ? Yes, it's as simple as that. Just handle the connection with care, wire-brush it clean, and don't overtighten it after. Rough handling and overtightening will risk cracking the case/post seal, and you'll get that fuzzy green corrosion everywhere. Also smear some white grease or petroleum jelly on the terminal and post before reconnecting, then put some more on top afterwards. Even spray white grease will do. If your car is post'96, you'll need to drive it around for a week or so to let all the OBD-II emissions flags set, so you won't be able to pass certain emissions tests until then. And if your car is new enough for its automatic tranny to have "grade logic", the computer will need to relearn that as well, so it might feel funny for a while.  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Depending on the radio in your car, you may need to input a security code into the radio to restore its operations after losing power. This is the "anti-theft" feature of many modern car stereos. >> I am to unplug the battery negative and later put it back on. >> (to put in AUX audio input adaptor) [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >automatic tranny to have "grade logic", the computer will need to relearn >that as well, so it might feel funny for a while. -- Russ Panneton pannetron@hotmail.com Nederland, CO "Too bad ignorance isn't painful" > Depending on the radio in your car, you may need to input a security > code into the radio to restore its operations after losing power. > This is the "anti-theft" feature of many modern car stereos. Excellent point! It's even in the FAQ. http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#radiocode SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ yes thanks i definitely have that code ;) 04TSX/Navi >. Also smear some white grease or petroleum jelly on the terminal sure that's safe ? are those prodcuts flammable ? just nervous at the thought of any flammable stuff on the terminals > >. Also smear some white grease or petroleum jelly on the terminal > > sure that's safe ? are those prodcuts flammable ? > just nervous at the thought of any flammable stuff on the terminals No - both of those are non-flammable. Petroleum jelly is often used for battery terminals for the same reason it is used on skin - it forms a persistent barrier to liquids (battery acid in this case). It has the advantage of being found in the baby department of any drug store or supermarket. Now, if only it weren't so messy.... Mike >>. Also smear some white grease or petroleum jelly on the terminal > > sure that's safe ? are those prodcuts flammable ? > just nervous at the thought of any flammable stuff on the terminals Your battery is potentially explosive. A bit of grease on the terminals is nothing compared to the inherent risk of explosion contained in any lead- acid battery. Garages put grease on the terminals as a matter of routine. You can put literally any kind of grease on the battery terminals. You don't need to put it on like you were putting cream cheese on a bagel, just a skin will do. Got some Crisco? Lard? That'll do too. As Mike says, it's there to prevent corrosion by excluding gases. Not only does it protect against battery acid, but the oxygen in the surrounding air. By the way, you can use petroleum jelly, but don't use KY-Jelly. That's water-based, for obvious reasons. :) SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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