Think my battery is done-14 sgs
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09-23-2018 | 09:17 AM
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#22
09-23-2018 | 12:19 PM
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Some do ,, some don't,,, But,,, (if you have a battery tenderer , not a battery charger), I would connect new battery overnight, to get it up to full charge before first crank/start.....
Also before disconnecting old battery, there is a procedure before pulling maxi fuse, (if you have security system)…..
1. Pull side cover where maxi fuse located.
2. With fob present,,,, Turn ignition ON , (let security system disarm).
3. Turn ignition OFF ..
4. Pull maxi fuse.... (you have approx 4 - 5 seconds before the security system will arm again)…..
5. Remove old and replace with new battery ….
6. Install maxi fuse ,, and start as normal …..
Also before disconnecting old battery, there is a procedure before pulling maxi fuse, (if you have security system)…..
1. Pull side cover where maxi fuse located.
2. With fob present,,,, Turn ignition ON , (let security system disarm).
3. Turn ignition OFF ..
4. Pull maxi fuse.... (you have approx 4 - 5 seconds before the security system will arm again)…..
5. Remove old and replace with new battery ….
6. Install maxi fuse ,, and start as normal …..
Accomplishes the same thing.
This is the procedure the dealer gave me to prevent hearing the siren when swapping out batteries.
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09-23-2018 | 01:39 PM
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for Jam 436, did a tech tell you to remove a battery on an energized system or a sales person? If you have an audible alarm I would follow Markwalulu idea, and remember negative off first and negative on last. Minimize the chance of sparking by doing this. One more item clean the terminal lugs while they are off, make them nice and clean.
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09-23-2018 | 09:55 PM
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I have used the Battery Tender Jr for 10+ years, and have been very happy.
Check this discussion out. I put together a list of the most common/popular batteries that I could find from this forum. I ordered and received the Mega Crank Battery from BatteryMart - very happy so far, and I would recommend both the Mega Crank Battery, and BatteryMart - excellent customer service.
If if you order from BatteryMart, look for a coupon code - I had a 10% coupon code that supposedly expired on 9/21/18, but maybe you can get lucky and it still works?? See my posts in the discussion thread below.
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Check this discussion out. I put together a list of the most common/popular batteries that I could find from this forum. I ordered and received the Mega Crank Battery from BatteryMart - very happy so far, and I would recommend both the Mega Crank Battery, and BatteryMart - excellent customer service.
If if you order from BatteryMart, look for a coupon code - I had a 10% coupon code that supposedly expired on 9/21/18, but maybe you can get lucky and it still works?? See my posts in the discussion thread below.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...batteries.html
Last edited by HM_SanDiego; 09-23-2018 at 09:58 PM.
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09-24-2018 | 01:57 AM
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and remember negative off first and negative on last. Minimize the chance of sparking by doing this. One more item clean the terminal lugs while they are off, make them nice and clean.
If any significant current should flow I don't think that will make much difference. The last thing to connect should be the maxi fuse.
After cleaning and connecting the terminal a light smear of dielectric grease should help stop any corrosion.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; 09-24-2018 at 02:02 AM.
#29
09-24-2018 | 07:29 PM
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just changed our my battery, I have the alarm but no siren. I just pulled the ecm then the battery and reversed the procedure to go back together. no issues.
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