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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Testing batts seperately

When testing the batteries seperately lets say i decide to disconnect the drivers side battery.....do I have to remove the positive cable and the neg from the drivers side battery or just the positive???
 
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Yes!!!

Follow these instructions - from the tech folder sticky at the top of this forum:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...isconnect.html
 
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Ok tested em seperately....my primary battery (pass. side one) was bad , I replaced both with DURALAST GOLD 850 CCA...with a 3 yr. full replacement warranty and after that it is pro rated for 8 yrs i believe...for $99.00 a piece...it's a deal i couldn't refuse...
 
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Originally Posted by 6litrefan
Ok tested em seperately....my primary battery (pass. side one) was bad , I replaced both with DURALAST GOLD 850 CCA...with a 3 yr. full replacement warranty and after that it is pro rated for 8 yrs i believe...for $99.00 a piece...it's a deal i couldn't refuse...
Wise move!
 
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