Method to Change car battery

[ramjaminn1]

Vauxhall Vectra1.8 1999
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

[Conor]

Post by ramjaminn1
Vauxhall Vectra1.8 1999
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

One of those things that plugs into a car cig lighter socket.

[Harry Bloomfield]

Post by Conor

Post by ramjaminn1
Vauxhall Vectra1.8 1999
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

One of those things that plugs into a car cig lighter socket.

They only work where the ciggy lighter socket is live with the ignition
off, or if you leave it on whilst main battery is swapped. Probably
more useful is a small 12v battery fitted with crock clips - which
ever, you need to take care not to allow the lugs to short out.

[ramjaminn1]

Post by Harry Bloomfield

Post by Conor

Post by ramjaminn1
Vauxhall Vectra1.8 1999
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio,
clock etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the
best way to change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

One of those things that plugs into a car cig lighter socket.

They only work where the ciggy lighter socket is live with the ignition
off, or if you leave it on whilst main battery is swapped. Probably
more useful is a small 12v battery fitted with crock clips - which
ever, you need to take care not to allow the lugs to short out.

Thank you very much for your advice- much appreciated

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Post by ramjaminn1
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

Connect another battery via jump leads as if to jump start the car and be
careful not to disconnect it when removing the terminals. Perhaps tape the
clips in place.

A PP3 battery should also work - provided you don't take any other load
like interior lights, etc.

But at the end of the day, just how long does it take to set a clock and
store a few radio stations?

[Chris Whelan]

Post by Dave Plowman (News)

Post by ramjaminn1
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

Connect another battery via jump leads as if to jump start the car and be
careful not to disconnect it when removing the terminals. Perhaps tape the
clips in place.
A PP3 battery should also work - provided you don't take any other load
like interior lights, etc.
But at the end of the day, just how long does it take to set a clock and
store a few radio stations?

In fact, the last three cars I've owned have kept all the radio station
presets after battery reconnection.

Chris

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Post by Chris Whelan

Post by Dave Plowman (News)
But at the end of the day, just how long does it take to set a clock
and store a few radio stations?

In fact, the last three cars I've owned have kept all the radio station
presets after battery reconnection.

None of mine do - including the very expensive Blaupunkt I've recently
bought.

[ramjaminn1]

Post by Dave Plowman (News)

Post by ramjaminn1
I need to change my battery- I am aware that data from the radio, clock
etc will be wiped out without a battery connect. What is the best way to
change a battery and keep all the data from being lost ?
Advice appreciated

Connect another battery via jump leads as if to jump start the car and be
careful not to disconnect it when removing the terminals. Perhaps tape the
clips in place.
A PP3 battery should also work - provided you don't take any other load
like interior lights, etc.
But at the end of the day, just how long does it take to set a clock and
store a few radio stations?

Thank you very much for your advice- much appreciated- Its not setting
the clock or radio stations that concerns me- you are quite right-
that's quite simple and quick to do. I have been told that I would have
to re-enter the code for the radio which I do not have

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Post by ramjaminn1
I have been told that I would have
to re-enter the code for the radio which I do not have

What is the make, model and serial number of the radio.
I have programmes to decode some radios by this information.