Saving car memory while changing to a red top

cedsks · January 22nd, 2011, 06:15 PM

Hey guys I just picked up my red top battery, my question is, I have to not let the memory go (get disconnected) cause I have a remote start and alarm and a whole bunch of other stuff I do not want to re set up. My q is this.

If I get another car near by, run jumper cables to the ground (block or where ever is the first place the ground goes off the battery) and hook the other positive to the little post off the distribution box. Will this preserve my settings long enough for me to install the red top, then disconnect?

Sounds logical to me, anyone else do this differently. I looked at all the local autoparts stores for the car memory saver and all they had was ones that pluged into a lighter from another car and running into the OBD2 port on mine, however this will not save my car alarm and remote start, so it will not work for me.... Any other ideas other than the jumper cable set up I had come up with, I know it will be dangerous as fu*k but I see no other option....

99GT35thLE · January 22nd, 2011, 06:33 PM

I've never had any problems with disconnecting my battery, hell all the instructions tell you to disconnect the negative cable when you install a new part or do some maintenance.

I just replaced my battery last week and I didn't have any issues with my alarm. I live in Florida so I don't need a remote starter.

slikirish · January 22nd, 2011, 07:05 PM

+1. My Viper will remember it's current state and configuration when you disconnect the battery

mrbigjeep · January 22nd, 2011, 07:13 PM

dude start the car, remove battery while running, replace battery.

thereal2v2fear · January 22nd, 2011, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

dude start the car, remove battery while running, replace battery.

that's what i always do.

DickH · January 22nd, 2011, 07:36 PM

if you do that just watch out for the belt.

cedsks · January 22nd, 2011, 07:48 PM

Didnt think of that, feel stupid.... Oh well, will that throw a battery code?

mrbigjeep · January 22nd, 2011, 09:34 PM

no. assuming you do it in a timely manner lol

HMUSN · January 22nd, 2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

dude start the car, remove battery while running, replace battery.

lol

+1

cedsks · January 22nd, 2011, 10:26 PM

Well, I am assuming that it will take a bit of time considering that I have to figure out a way to hold it down, It came with a wedge piece and 2 other plastic "things"... So maybe just starting it isnt such a good idea.

I saw this

GRC Performance

I was going to get this but I tried to call on friday and got no answer, and have never heard about them so I didnt know if this was a safe place or not....

Plus it does not say if it is for 99-04....

HMUSN · January 22nd, 2011, 10:49 PM

Dude.. just do what he said and get the new battery in. You can always manipulate the battery after it has been connected as far as tie downs go. To be honest I doubt you even need them honestly unless you are pulling G's or going off road. The battery will stay put with normal driving without tie downs. Not that it is not a good idea to not have them.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 22nd, 2011, 10:58 PM

1. Remove all tie downs/wedges etc from old battery.
2. Start car.
3. Remove terminals and remove old battery.
4. Place new battery in location and hook up terminals.
5. Turn off car.
6. Figure out how to secure red top.
7. Secure red top.
8. Stand back, cross your arms, tilt your head back and make a Jersey Shore kissy face smirk while saying FUCK YEAH!

cedsks · January 22nd, 2011, 11:01 PM

Nice, I was way overthinking it... Its been a long day.

Reps to you good sir... reps all around for me having a retarded day...............sorry

mrbigjeep · January 22nd, 2011, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

1. Remove all tie downs/wedges etc from old battery.
2. Start car.
3. Remove terminals and remove old battery.
4. Place new battery in location and hook up terminals.
5. Turn off car.
6. Figure out how to secure red top.
7. Secure red top.
8. Stand back, cross your arms, tilt your head back and make a Jersey Shore kissy face smirk while saying FUCK YEAH!

LOL!

good advice!

January 22nd, 2011, 06:15 PM	#1
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	Saving car memory while changing to a red top Hey guys I just picked up my red top battery, my question is, I have to not let the memory go (get disconnected) cause I have a remote start and alarm and a whole bunch of other stuff I do not want to re set up. My q is this. If I get another car near by, run jumper cables to the ground (block or where ever is the first place the ground goes off the battery) and hook the other positive to the little post off the distribution box. Will this preserve my settings long enough for me to install the red top, then disconnect? Sounds logical to me, anyone else do this differently. I looked at all the local autoparts stores for the car memory saver and all they had was ones that pluged into a lighter from another car and running into the OBD2 port on mine, however this will not save my car alarm and remote start, so it will not work for me.... Any other ideas other than the jumper cable set up I had come up with, I know it will be dangerous as fu*k but I see no other option.... __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft.

January 22nd, 2011, 06:33 PM	#2
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've never had any problems with disconnecting my battery, hell all the instructions tell you to disconnect the negative cable when you install a new part or do some maintenance. I just replaced my battery last week and I didn't have any issues with my alarm. I live in Florida so I don't need a remote starter. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

January 22nd, 2011, 07:05 PM	#3
slikirish Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,679 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1. My Viper will remember it's current state and configuration when you disconnect the battery __________________ Mods in Garage

January 22nd, 2011, 07:13 PM	#4
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	dude start the car, remove battery while running, replace battery. __________________ cams + 150 shot

January 22nd, 2011, 07:36 PM	#6
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you do that just watch out for the belt. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

January 22nd, 2011, 07:48 PM	#7
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	Didnt think of that, feel stupid.... Oh well, will that throw a battery code? __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft.

January 22nd, 2011, 09:34 PM	#8
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	no. assuming you do it in a timely manner lol __________________ cams + 150 shot

January 22nd, 2011, 10:26 PM	#10
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I am assuming that it will take a bit of time considering that I have to figure out a way to hold it down, It came with a wedge piece and 2 other plastic "things"... So maybe just starting it isnt such a good idea. I saw this GRC Performance I was going to get this but I tried to call on friday and got no answer, and have never heard about them so I didnt know if this was a safe place or not.... Plus it does not say if it is for 99-04.... __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft.

January 22nd, 2011, 10:49 PM	#11
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Dude.. just do what he said and get the new battery in. You can always manipulate the battery after it has been connected as far as tie downs go. To be honest I doubt you even need them honestly unless you are pulling G's or going off road. The battery will stay put with normal driving without tie downs. Not that it is not a good idea to not have them. __________________

January 22nd, 2011, 10:58 PM	#12
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	1. Remove all tie downs/wedges etc from old battery. 2. Start car. 3. Remove terminals and remove old battery. 4. Place new battery in location and hook up terminals. 5. Turn off car. 6. Figure out how to secure red top. 7. Secure red top. 8. Stand back, cross your arms, tilt your head back and make a Jersey Shore kissy face smirk while saying FUCK YEAH! __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 22nd, 2011, 11:01 PM	#13
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice, I was way overthinking it... Its been a long day. Reps to you good sir... reps all around for me having a retarded day...............sorry __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft. Last edited by cedsks; January 22nd, 2011 at 11:28 PM.

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