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Disconnecting the Battery

OllieW

OllieW

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I am having my rev counter converted to the race spec one by Reap Automotive Design and in order to get the counter out they have advised I disconnect the battery for the duration of the work (3-5 days).

Is there a specific procedure I need to follow when I power the car back up or are the ecu and alarm/immobiliser (Porsche PA2000) ok without power for a few days?

I know the radio will need its code again but am I going to have other problems?

Cheers

Ollie
 
Three to five days for the work, I hope they're not charging the OPC labour rates for the job![:)][:)]
Shouldn't be any problems, I presume the car is in a garage, leave the car unlocked when you disconnect the battery, just in case the central locking locks the car doors have a window wound down, in fact leave the driver's door open whilst you connect the battery and sit in the car when you shut the door. (it is easier to get the door open from the inside rather than the outside).
Cheers,
Cheers,
 
ORIGINAL: Fred Hindle

leave the car unlocked when you disconnect the battery, just in case the central locking locks the car doors have a window wound down, in fact leave the driver's door open whilst you connect the battery and sit in the car when you shut the door. (it is easier to get the door open from the inside rather than the outside).
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Don't bother with any of that unless your car isn't a real RS[;)]
 
I'll need to check it's a real one seeing as its RHD [:D]

I take it there is no issues with the ECU?
 
ORIGINAL: OllieW

I'll need to check it's a real one seeing as its RHD [:D]

I take it there is no issues with the ECU?
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Think about this. You can buy a new ecu, fit it straight out of the box, and it will be OK. It isn't kept connected to a battery while its in the box!!!!
 
Arriving back from Spa on the ferry this week the Police were on the RHS of the car. As my wife was driving the CS (LHD) she had to stretch a bit to get the window down. Why he didn't walk round I don't know? Anyway he announced to her " What no electric windows"

I followed up in the RS and did the same and he got really confused. How come Porsches don't have electric windows he said! The LWT concept was lost on plod.
 
Ollie - I disconnect the battery on my car whenever I leave it for a few days, never had any problems.

Regards
 
ORIGINAL: Fred Hindle

Wot! No central locking![:)]
Pre-historic or what![:)]
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Besides the obvious weight saving, I actually find it rather refreshing not to have central locking. There is something rathercomforting and manly about inserting your key in a lock and physically unlocking or locking the car. I guess its rather like shaving. Yes, you can by shaving foam in aerosolls but nothing beats a real badger hair shaving brush and proper shaving soap.[:)]
 
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