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If it's like BMW batteries that are in the trunk, the only real difference is a "vent kit". Get away from Autozone and similar, go to a "real" battery store where they specialize in batteries, they should have what you want.
You didn't ask, but I'll add: Get one of the little "memory saver" gizmos that connect a 9V battery to the cigarette lighter outlet. Figure out if the cigarette lighter outlet is "hot" all the time or just with the key turned to position "1". If you have to turn the key to "1" to turn the lighter on, you need to open the driver's window so you can turn the key to "1" just before you disconnect the battery. Turn the dome lights, radio, etc. off. This will keep the radio presets, avoid having to input any anti-theft codes to the radio, keep the clock set, etc. If the current battery is stone dead it may be too late, but this thing costs very little and saves some hassling around.
Install gizmo, then disconnect the ground wire first, +12 second, put in the new battery, I'd suggest some petroleum jelly be put on the battery terminals as anti-corrosion.
If it's like BMW batteries that are in the trunk, the only real difference is a "vent kit". Get away from Autozone and similar, go to a "real" battery store where they specialize in batteries, they should have what you want.
You didn't ask, but I'll add: Get one of the little "memory saver" gizmos that connect a 9V battery to the cigarette lighter outlet. Figure out if the cigarette lighter outlet is "hot" all the time or just with the key turned to position "1". If you have to turn the key to "1" to turn the lighter on, you need to open the driver's window so you can turn the key to "1" just before you disconnect the battery. Turn the dome lights, radio, etc. off. This will keep the radio presets, avoid having to input any anti-theft codes to the radio, keep the clock set, etc. If the current battery is stone dead it may be too late, but this thing costs very little and saves some hassling around.
Install gizmo, then disconnect the ground wire first, +12 second, put in the new battery, I'd suggest some petroleum jelly be put on the battery terminals as anti-corrosion.
Thanks Mitch! The gizmo device really sounds like a good idea.
Unfortunately, the only place I've ever gotten batteries and such is at autozone or O'reilly. Can you recommend a "real" battery store?
I'd just look in the yellow pages, under "batteries". Or look under Auto Electric. DFW is a big metro area, I am pretty certain you have such establishments.
You can sometimes find a real car guy at the chain auto parts stores, but it's rare.
Trunk mounted batteries are not rare, you might even find the correct battery at Wally World.
I'd just look in the yellow pages, under "batteries". Or look under Auto Electric. DFW is a big metro area, I am pretty certain you have such establishments.
You can sometimes find a real car guy at the chain auto parts stores, but it's rare.
Trunk mounted batteries are not rare, you might even find the correct battery at Wally World.
Thanks Mitch! I actually think the local Autozone has the battery. My friend is never good at communicating with people for such things so it's best I go there myself.
Wow - Expensive things they are! Yes they are vented batteries and are in the trunk. No warning battery just went and we had to have a tow (wouldn't charge) no crank or anything. System Check, Battery & install $182.00. Not your typical battery and install.
Wow - Expensive things they are! Yes they are vented batteries and are in the trunk. No warning battery just went and we had to have a tow (wouldn't charge) no crank or anything. System Check, Battery & install $182.00. Not your typical battery and install.
OUch! they charged you $62 to instal the battery. That is steep given it takes 5 minutes and most places will instal them for free.
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