new battery installation

bill-e-boy

alright guys, ordered 4 new US 12v batteries to replace my worn trojans....should be able to install this weekend....i've read all about the proper charging before driving....now where's that thread about how to actually un-hook the old batteries and install the new ones. I know i've read a thread about a certain sequence to follow but i can't find it now.

any help?

BGW

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cheapjeep2

Is this for your DS? I've never seen a DS with 12v batteries. But basically you start by making sure the key switch is off, F/R switch is in neutral, Tow/Run Switch (if you have it) is in Tow, Use a wrench that is taped off so if you drop it, it won't short out across the terminals. Start on the negative side of the over all pack, and unhook the wire that goes through the OBC. Then simply start unhooking all the wires on the batteries, making any mental notes where any accessories were connected. Connection is simply reverse of that. Your OBC will reset when you are live again, press once, on the gas pedal, nothing will happen and the battery light will flash, then you are ready to go.

golfcarfixer

I agree,

bill-e-boy

4 new US batteries installed today....took a couple of hours. soon to have pics and results. hopefully i'll get to make my first run tomorrow...left the charger charging overnight...

scottyb

DID YOU MORONS READ THIS!? He let the charger run all night after the install. He will test drive it tomorrow !!! I could cry... I love you, man

Somebody listened .....

cheapjeep2

LOL!!!

bill-e-boy

phew!!! I logged on and saw...
DID YOU MORONS READ THIS!?

that scared me !!!!!....thought I had done something wrong.....

anywho....guess I had 100% charge....volts across the pack read 50.7 today at about 6pm....drove a couple of hours without any problem...everything seems to be working properly....

thanks people for all the help.....now the real test...all day driving at Ocean Lakes in July.

come on summer vacation!!!!!!

TahoeDawgZ71

I'll be there the last week of June. I love that place! Congrats on the new batteries. You'll like the US Batteries.

bill-e-boy

gone through a couple of charge cycles......surprisingly...hit a new top speed....got to 25 mph, almost too fast for the neighborhood.

all is well with the new batts.

scottyb

Doesn't surprise me since you have followed all the correct steps!
Glad to hear you are having fun!