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There are many DIY's that recommend that you disconnect the battery prior to performing them.
If I disconnect the battery:
Also, does disconnecting the battery ensure that the Air Bags can be unplugged without fear of them accidentally going off?
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If I disconnect the battery:
- Do I have to reset the active steering? (full turn left, full turn right, recenter and restart car)
- Does the dealer have to "ReRegister" the battery in the computer?
- Something else? Or, does the car not care?
Also, does disconnecting the battery ensure that the Air Bags can be unplugged without fear of them accidentally going off?
TIA
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Originally Posted by Deano' post='802113' date='Feb 26 2009, 05:44 PM
There are many DIY's that recommend that you disconnect the battery prior to performing them.
If I disconnect the battery:
Also, does disconnecting the battery ensure that the Air Bags can be unplugged without fear of them accidentally going off?
TIA
If I disconnect the battery:
- Do I have to reset the active steering? (full turn left, full turn right, recenter and restart car)
- Does the dealer have to "ReRegister" the battery in the computer?
- Something else? Or, does the car not care?
Also, does disconnecting the battery ensure that the Air Bags can be unplugged without fear of them accidentally going off?
TIA
2. No.
3. None.
And you can unplug the airbags, but let the car stand some time before touching anything, so that every component has time to drain out.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='802129' date='Feb 26 2009, 11:02 AM
1. Yes. Can't tell how since I don't have AS.
2. No.
3. None.
And you can unplug the airbags, but let the car stand some time before touching anything, so that every component has time to drain out.
2. No.
3. None.
And you can unplug the airbags, but let the car stand some time before touching anything, so that every component has time to drain out.
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you dont need to disconnect the battery when playing about with the air bags, but if you dont, you will get an air bag error light (red) on the dash, but you can reset it at a garage.
be carefull with any pyrotechic though. air bags can reach upto 4 feet when they go off.
be carefull with any pyrotechic though. air bags can reach upto 4 feet when they go off.
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Been my experience that the AS will reset after a short drive ... maybe 30 seconds. In that time it will feel like no power boost.
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I always unplug the battery if I'm about to disconnect ANY plug to prevent ANY messages.
And especially when handling airbags. Just a bit of misfortune, and it may go PUFF
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edit: Well, not disconnecting the battery if removing iPod or block heater cable
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And especially when handling airbags. Just a bit of misfortune, and it may go PUFF
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edit: Well, not disconnecting the battery if removing iPod or block heater cable
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When you disconnect the battery;
You need to reset the Active steering as above.
You will need to reset the time and date.
All your radio presets will stay as they were.
Your Auto gearbox may reset it's memory, but it will soon "learn" your driving style again.
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You need to reset the Active steering as above.
You will need to reset the time and date.
All your radio presets will stay as they were.
Your Auto gearbox may reset it's memory, but it will soon "learn" your driving style again.
Mike
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