What are the considerations prior to disconnecting the battery?
Operations such as welding, SRS repairs, engine work, and body panels being open for extended periods of time, can all require that the battery be disconnected. Some other considerations are to make sure you perform the pre-repair scan before disconnecting the battery, so that you don’t lose any stored codes.
Can you start a car with the battery disconnected?
No. The battery isn’t required for just cranking the engine. It also supplies the initial voltage to the ignition coil and the fuel pump and the injectors etc. So you’ll need a battery to start a car.
When do you need to disconnect a car battery?
When a damaged vehicle enters a collision repair facility, many times the repairs require the battery to be disconnected. Operations such as welding, SRS repairs, engine work, and body panels being open for extended periods of time, can all require that the battery be disconnected.
What happens to the ECU when the battery is disconnected?
When the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, some ECUs will lose information stored in their memory. In some cases, this may also occur if the battery voltage becomes low or if the battery is recharged. After the battery is reconnected, these systems must be initialized before they can work properly.
How does the battery quick disconnect switch work?
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Do you have to relearn steering angle after battery disconnect?
Some Honda models require that you relearn the steering angle neutral position after reconnecting the battery. Also, there are OEMs that require the vehicle to be driven to relearn certain functions after the battery is reconnected. Another item to note, are vehicles equipped with stop/start technology.