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redcoats1976 · 07-08-2019, 03:44 PM

stupid question here...my first car bulit in this century and i need to replace the battery.if i disconnect the old one,pull it out and immediately install the new one what will be effected?will i lose all radio presets,phone paring,and have to re index my windows?thanks...

gtstorey · 07-08-2019, 03:45 PM

Yes.

redcoats1976 · 07-08-2019, 03:49 PM

almost makes it worthwhile to let the parts store do it then,i believe they can hook up 12v while they remove the old battery and save all that stuff?

gtstorey · 07-08-2019, 04:10 PM

No clue, I've never had anyone install a battery.

Silveradoss573 · 07-08-2019, 04:13 PM

Mine will save everything for a short time. Over the winter I unplugged the battery and the only thing I had to do was reindex the windows. Everything else was untouched.

redcoats1976 · 07-08-2019, 04:21 PM

i could do that.dont want to have to pair the phone though.mine is a flip phone.only bought it because theres no spare tire.

danvillekidd · 07-08-2019, 07:05 PM

I've had mine disconnected a few times and all that is needed is to re-index the windows.

BLU DUCE · 07-08-2019, 07:30 PM

I've had my battery out 3 times. First time when the oem battery went dead and I put the new one in. 2 other times for some reason I was working with the electrical system in the trunk. Never had a problem with anything. Never had to do anything only put the key in and started the car same as always.

christianchevell · 07-08-2019, 07:38 PM

Ditto ...LOL Where's the good sarcasm? No one going to tell him to fil the battery first from the tube attached or it will melt down in a Chernobyl type incident burning a hole in the trunk...LOL

Rock-It Man · 07-08-2019, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

Mine will save everything for a short time. Over the winter I unplugged the battery and the only thing I had to do was reindex the windows. Everything else was untouched.

You won't know it until there's an emergency, but you killed your On Star emergency battery.

Welker2 · 07-08-2019, 08:20 PM

As some have already stated, nothing will be affected except the windows. When you first start it up after reconnecting the battery, the DIC will advise you to open and close both windows. Your presets and everything else will be fine.

PowertoLove · 07-08-2019, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

You won't know it until there's an emergency, but you killed your On Star emergency battery.

Yep once the on star battery is activated it stays on until its dead. Takes about 4 years.

Avenging Orange · 07-08-2019, 10:20 PM

You all must be doing something goofy. I have never had a battery change affect anything, ever. From a '68 Firebird to a 2016 Honda...and anything in between..

Gordo-D · 07-09-2019, 09:59 AM

Not too worried about Onstar, it is lit up but i'm betting they don't include the UK if I break down.

Any way to disable the lights on the rear view mirror?

07-08-2019, 03:44 PM	#1
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	battery change stupid question here...my first car bulit in this century and i need to replace the battery.if i disconnect the old one,pull it out and immediately install the new one what will be effected?will i lose all radio presets,phone paring,and have to re index my windows?thanks...

07-08-2019, 07:30 PM	#8
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I've had my battery out 3 times. First time when the oem battery went dead and I put the new one in. 2 other times for some reason I was working with the electrical system in the trunk. Never had a problem with anything. Never had to do anything only put the key in and started the car same as always. __________________

07-08-2019, 07:38 PM	#9
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	Ditto ...LOL Where's the good sarcasm? No one going to tell him to fil the battery first from the tube attached or it will melt down in a Chernobyl type incident burning a hole in the trunk...LOL __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

07-08-2019, 08:20 PM	#11
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	As some have already stated, nothing will be affected except the windows. When you first start it up after reconnecting the battery, the DIC will advise you to open and close both windows. Your presets and everything else will be fine. __________________

07-08-2019, 10:20 PM	#13
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	You all must be doing something goofy. I have never had a battery change affect anything, ever. From a '68 Firebird to a 2016 Honda...and anything in between.. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-08-2019, 03:45 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	Yes.

07-08-2019, 03:49 PM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	almost makes it worthwhile to let the parts store do it then,i believe they can hook up 12v while they remove the old battery and save all that stuff?

07-08-2019, 04:10 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	No clue, I've never had anyone install a battery.

07-08-2019, 04:13 PM	#5
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	Mine will save everything for a short time. Over the winter I unplugged the battery and the only thing I had to do was reindex the windows. Everything else was untouched.

07-08-2019, 04:21 PM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	i could do that.dont want to have to pair the phone though.mine is a flip phone.only bought it because theres no spare tire.

07-08-2019, 07:05 PM	#7
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	I've had mine disconnected a few times and all that is needed is to re-index the windows.

07-09-2019, 09:59 AM	#14
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 388	Not too worried about Onstar, it is lit up but i'm betting they don't include the UK if I break down. Any way to disable the lights on the rear view mirror?