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> 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 > |
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