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Old 11-28-2006, 01:48 AM
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I need to know if I need to do anything special after changing my battery. Or if I can just change it and call it a day.

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Old 11-28-2006, 01:57 AM
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you'll have to put in the radio code if you ever wana use the radio again, but other than that no
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:59 AM
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Reset the clock and drink a beer.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 02:01 AM
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Put her in and go for a 40 mile drive to reset it.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 02:21 AM
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Wheres chaoss been? I feel so empty not seeing stewie being thug in every thread

COME BACK MAN!
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:25 AM
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Put her in and go for a 40 mile drive to reset it.

Seriously? Does it reset itself after 40 mi?
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:04 PM
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Kinda. After a short period of time, it will adjust itself.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:13 PM
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In the past, my car seemed to get all the way back to normal right about 40 miles.

In other words, the normal boost/power was not "all the way there" until about 40 miles. Then, I could feel the power kick back in.

Funny though, last week I did the starter, had the battery off for a day. When I hooked it back up and went cruising, the power band seemed pretty normal, like it had already adjusted properly after a few miles.

So, I was like, bonus, I can drive the crap out of it right away.

Also to note, I my idle was dropping lower than normal until I did a tba this morning. Just turn the key on, and let it sit for 60 seconds. Then start the car.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:14 PM
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Not too much needs to be done after disconnecting the battery, but you will want to:

1. Turn the ignition on for a few minutes before starting the car, so the ECU can do a TBA.
2. Enter your radio code so the radio works.
3. Reset the auto up/down on the windows by lowering them and holding the button for a few seconds, and raising it and holding the button for a few seconds, a couple times per window.

After that you should be good to go. The ECU will adapt over the next 40-odd miles or so.
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:07 PM
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hi,
to preserve all the memories of your Audi:
before disconnecting the old battery, connecting an ordinary pile (not rechargeable) 9 volt in the cigar-lighter.
You exchanges the battery. Afterwards, you disconnect the pile from 9 V and all remained OK.
Nothing else to do!
 


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