Battery change Issue
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Battery change Issue
With this cold snap I had to replace my battery in my 98 PA, radio held its code and all seemed fine. Issue is every time I start up the dash says washer fluid empty, coolant low, tire pressure low. All of which are fine checked and rechecked, I am assuming the computer is not happy what should I do???
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Hi the battery has been in the car two weeks with about four 70 mile round trips to my other half'* job, she freaks about the messages.
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you can try to hold the reset button with those messages showing. i know it works for the oil tires and fuel. not sure about the rest.
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Tried holding the button, tapping it etc nothing seems to work. I am going to see if the car shop by me can reset the computer.
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When I changed my battery/alt, I plugged into the OBD2 port with battery saver cord to a power box. By the sounds of what Phil is going through, I am glad I did.
I know when the tires got rotated, I had warning, and had to hold reset for 10+ seconds in.
I know when the tires got rotated, I had warning, and had to hold reset for 10+ seconds in.
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I had my local shop clear the computer, the oil light quit but the washer fluid is still flashing, may be time to just disconnect it!
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i believe if you disconnect it, it may still give the same problem. if disconnecting it does not work, i would try and replace the sensor. there may have been a surge.
art, since we drive american cars and the sockets are always hot, using a 9 volt battery to an old charger plug works just as well. whenever i swap a battery thats what i do. saves you from finding a stereo code and doing presets and what have you
art, since we drive american cars and the sockets are always hot, using a 9 volt battery to an old charger plug works just as well. whenever i swap a battery thats what i do. saves you from finding a stereo code and doing presets and what have you
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Jason, I have disconnected the PA without any battery saver with no ill effects other than the radio codes, seat etc memory & transmission doing a re-learn.
So in my next statement having any back up system is better than none at all.
So for those that may not be fully informed, I will present some info about the differences between the 9v and the OBD2 saver cord.
With the 9v approach, you must still ensure that the battery u are using is good & that the accessory socket is actually working live, and ensure your connections make consistent, reliable, contact /dont move or fail in that process.
In a shop environment or where other parties may be involved, simply by popping the trunk or opening a door, the 9V battery wont be able to handle the load.
For $15 -25 $ the OBD2 battery saver cord offers a more secure connection, and when powered to a properly charged power box, can push though the correct 12.5 volts probably up to 20 amps + supply. I definitely would recommend this more confident system over the 9 volt wherever possible.
Once again I agree with Jason the 9v battery can work for you no problem, just be aware of the differences etc.
So in my next statement having any back up system is better than none at all.
So for those that may not be fully informed, I will present some info about the differences between the 9v and the OBD2 saver cord.
With the 9v approach, you must still ensure that the battery u are using is good & that the accessory socket is actually working live, and ensure your connections make consistent, reliable, contact /dont move or fail in that process.
In a shop environment or where other parties may be involved, simply by popping the trunk or opening a door, the 9V battery wont be able to handle the load.
For $15 -25 $ the OBD2 battery saver cord offers a more secure connection, and when powered to a properly charged power box, can push though the correct 12.5 volts probably up to 20 amps + supply. I definitely would recommend this more confident system over the 9 volt wherever possible.
Once again I agree with Jason the 9v battery can work for you no problem, just be aware of the differences etc.
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