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Oct 12, 2009 | 02:07 PM

ilo9

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Battery Change

I Have two new batteries to install.....
Can I unhook both batteries with no damage to the computer??? or should I change them one at a time??? Should I replace the secondary first and then the primary??? someone please let me know want to do this today...Thanks in advance...

Scott

Oct 12, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Here is a link to the directions found in the tech folder. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...isconnect.html

Oct 12, 2009 | 02:20 PM

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Ok ZGot that now my only question is should I do them one at a time or both at once.....will it effect my computer and radio and such if I take both out at once?

Oct 12, 2009 | 02:27 PM

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By changing one at a time, the radio ect will retain its settings and will not hurt the computer if done as per the directions

Oct 12, 2009 | 05:47 PM

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OK done did batteries one at a time and it went well. installed Die Hard 850 CCA batteries. truck started like a top when I was done. Thanks for the advice.
Quick Question...Anyone no how to tell the age of the batteries I removed...Serial number or Date Stamp????