Stupid Battery
10-21-2008, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by za3879' post='699462' date='Oct 21 2008, 08:28 PM
"due to the IBS and pyrotechnics"
wtf? haha whats that in reference to the battery?
wtf? haha whats that in reference to the battery?
10-21-2008, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fvicente' post='699476' date='Oct 21 2008, 08:39 PM
yes, the negative cable has an "intelligent battery sensor (IBS)" and the positive is designed to explode off in case of a crash.
or did you already tell me this up above....
10-21-2008, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by za3879' post='699481' date='Oct 21 2008, 08:41 PM
Damn - thanks for the info. what precaution should be taken?
or did you already tell me this up above....
or did you already tell me this up above....
10-21-2008, 05:38 PM
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Wow I guess I'm lucky I have a Interstate Batteries warehouse within walking distance of me.
This is a really good entertaining thread to read. LOL.
This is a really good entertaining thread to read. LOL.
10-22-2008, 10:44 AM
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So when you replace your battery do you need to keep a charge running through (via the 'under hood terminals'), or can you just completely disconnect and replace the battery.
I ask because i am worried about losing a radio code or any service interval information.
I ask because i am worried about losing a radio code or any service interval information.
10-22-2008, 10:49 AM
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So it goes za3879,
Batteries don't last forever, not even in the kids toys...
See your cars manual and buy a new quality one.
Batteries don't last forever, not even in the kids toys...
See your cars manual and buy a new quality one.
10-22-2008, 11:46 AM
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have to take off the battery harness which goes across the battery ---- undo neg. cable. then pos. cable, check the vent tube (if it has one); pull battery out. viola.... you car is back to normal and so is my car collection..... 
we will knock this out tonight
we will knock this out tonight
10-22-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='700246' date='Oct 22 2008, 04:09 PM
lets us know the outcome and good luck !
has been an entertaining thread to read.
has been an entertaining thread to read.
Whats so entertaining about it? I know how to change a normal battery, but when it comes to more delicate tasks with extra sh** with sensors and explosive charges apparently, I'm going to find out how to do it properly or if there are any precautions that should be taken.