Which cable do I connect to the battery first?
“Positive first, then negative. When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative.”
What should I do if my car battery keeps Diying?
Do this, get a battery charger for your car, charge the battery, and when it’s done measure/record the voltage when the battery is disconnected from the car and connected to the car. Then turn the car on (that is engine running) and measure/record the voltage again.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a ram truck?
Was on the phone with U-connect so they suggested to disconnect the battery. When I did this it seems to have disabled the truck. When I get in it acts normal but, when I go to push button and brake nothing happens. Lights etc come on but, that’s it. Also now I can’t lock or unlock the doors from my remote key.
How do I Reset my Computer after replacing the battery?
One way to reset computer is by disconnecting your battery cable for 2 to 3 minutes and then waiting to check if the check engine light comes back on as you reconnect the battery then starting the car.
Why is my van battery constantly Diying?
Battery died with the van off and the radio on for more than 5 minutes. Literally jumped it all the time. I replaced the battery, battery didn’t work. Found out it wasn’t charged when I bought it (as a lot of places don’t pre-charge them now) so I charged it and it worked fine.
When do I need to disconnect my car battery?
For your safety, you’d better disconnect the battery before you want to install or disassembling anything electronical. It’s a good practice to disconnect the battery first. A voltage spike can occur when plugging the electronics back in when they are re-installed. It can also occur when disconnecting too.
Can you connect a battery disconnect switch to a positive terminal?
NEVER connect your automotive battery disconnect switch to the POSITIVE terminal of your battery. This is true for ALL top-post and side-post batteries*. Why not? #1 – They usually won’t fit. #2 – It’s not safe. All battery disconnect switches add additional, exposed area to the terminal it is connected to.
Is it safe to use a battery disconnect switch?
#2 – It’s not safe. All battery disconnect switches add additional, exposed area to the terminal it is connected to. Whether it be a top-post or side-post disconnect switch. This additional surface area can more easily come in contact with other metal parts within the engine compartment. These other metal parts are usually negative grounded.
Where is the battery disconnect switch located on a car?
All battery disconnect switches add additional, exposed area to the terminal it is connected to. Whether it be a top-post or side-post disconnect switch. This additional surface area can more easily come in contact with other metal parts within the engine compartment.