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removing the battery

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  • 16-01-2007 9:56am
    #1
    rushbrook
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    Hi,
    I would like to remove the battery from my car to charge it - completely
    dead at the moment ... can this be done by a complete novice with no
    car mechanic skills ?

    it is a ford fiesta

    thanks


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    Avns1s
    Registered Users Posts: 3,422 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Yes


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    rushbrook wrote:
    Hi,
    I would like to remove the battery from my car to charge it - completely
    dead at the moment ... can this be done by a complete novice with no
    car mechanic skills ?

    it is a ford fiesta

    thanks
    If it's completely dead then removing it should make no difference. How old is the car? Does it have a coded radio?


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    PauloMN
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,869 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    Or just get it push/jump started and take it for a spin, preferably during the day.


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    Wishbone Ash
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    Turn off the alarm (if applicable).


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    hottstuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 596 ✭✭✭hottstuff


    Get a trickle charger and leave it connected while not in use.
    Keeps the battery in shape.


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    slipss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭slipss


    rushbrook wrote:
    Hi,
    I would like to remove the battery from my car to charge it - completely
    dead at the moment ... can this be done by a complete novice with no
    car mechanic skills ?

    it is a ford fiesta

    thanks

    Yeah rushbook its easy to do. First find out if your radio is coded (like anon said) , because removing the batery will mean you will need to enter the code on your radio when you reconect it. If you know the original dealer of the car they will have the code. Next turn your alarm off (if it has one) and unlock the doors, to be on the safe side leave a door open. Then go to the battery, the leads will be connected to the poles with a small nut or bolt on each one, probably 10 mil or there about. Losen the one on the negative (black cable) first and remove the cable and push it clear of the pole. Then do the same with the positive (red cable). Then look around the battery and see what is securing the battery in position, prabably a metal braket held with a bolt, undo the bolt and lift the battery clear. The put it back do the reverse, connecting the positive lead before the negative ect.

    While you have your battery there it would be worth checking the cell levels. They are the six holes on top of the battery. Unscrew, or pop out, the caps covering them as appropriate and if they aren't filled (almost) to the top, fill them up with water. To the top or to the marker inside the cell. (Some batteries are sealed units and will not have accesible cells, but most are not).


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    Pherekydes
    Registered Users Posts: 16,164 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    slipss wrote:
    While you have your battery there it would be worth checking the cell levels. They are the six holes on top of the battery. Unscrew, or pop out, the caps covering them as appropriate and if they aren't filled (almost) to the top, fill them up with water.

    Use only distilled water. Do not put tap water into your battery.


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