Changing my radio

>
> Disconnecting the radio can cause THAT radio to go into save mode and
> you will need the "code" to get it back. That code should be written down
> somewhere, like your owner's manual or with your spare key.

YES!
>
> If you disconnect the battery when you replace the radio, and you
> really should, the engines computer may loose its memory. If it does no
> big harm, it will re-learn as you drive over the next few days.

NO!

> Also possible is the system may loose your car's entry-start security
> codes so your keys will no longer work (the remote anyway). I suggest you
> carefully check that part out before doing the work. Not all models are
> the same so you need to find out about your specific model, and year.

NO!

> There are devices that plug into one of the power outlets that can keep
> those things powered up while you work on the radio and will not have
> enough power to likely do serious damage if you make an error working on
> the radio and short something out.
>

YES, but if you short the wiring for which has power all the time... it's up
in smoke unless fused.


> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math
>