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  • 500X_JML
    Member
    • Sep 2015
    • 88

    Battery Replacement

    Does anyone have a repair manual to verify the recommended way to preserve the current settings when replacing the battery? I'm concerned about having to re-enter the radio's security code as well as the transmission having to "re-learn". Thanks guys.
    2016 500X Trekking AWD, Collection 4
  • PLP
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2016
    • 602

    #2
    My approach would be to connect a battery charger to the terminals BEFORE you disconnect them from the posts. Since there is a load between them, voltage will be controlled. Or you can use another battery connected to the chassis and to the positive terminal...

    I am not sure what will be cleared when you disconnect the battery. I have very bad luck with the audio system retaining settings as it does not even remember when it is off. It randomly turns on...
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    • 500X_JML
      Member
      • Sep 2015
      • 88

      #3
      I found this while searching - - > https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...eplace_battery . The 5th video mentioned a battery tender. Is that the same as a charger? The possibility of locking up the radio is making me very apprehensive.
      2016 500X Trekking AWD, Collection 4

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      • mr16valve
        • Sep 2017
        • 113

        #4
        This device will do the trick. Just be sure to turn off your interior lights (if you leave the doors open), as the little 9v battery drains quickly that way.

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        Last edited by mr16valve; 06-10-2019, 10:48 AM.

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        • Volfy
          Member
          • Feb 2019
          • 40

          #5
          You can hook up a battery charger, but it has to be a "dumb" one. Most smart battery charger or maintainer these days will sense any existing battery connection and output accordingly. If there is no battery detected, they may not output any voltage.
          '18 500X Lounge AWD

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          • 5port
            AWD enthusiast
            Lifetime Member
            • May 2012
            • 982

            #6
            When I disconnected my battery for 15 minutes the only thing that happened was a loss of radio presets. I didn't notice any other change.

            '16/ Easy/ Uconnect 5.0
            2016 500X Easy,Go pedal, Autoflash, LED Headlights and reverse, LED DRL, carbon fiber shift gate, ST T9 wheels, PIAA wipers, '17 motor mounts, AEM Dryflow

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            • 500X_JML
              Member
              • Sep 2015
              • 88

              #7
              Originally posted by 5port
              When I disconnected my battery for 15 minutes the only thing that happened was a loss of radio presets. I didn't notice any other change.

              '16/ Easy/ Uconnect 5.0

              Did you disconnect both terminals or just one, or will that even matter? Thanks.
              2016 500X Trekking AWD, Collection 4

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              • RyanR
                Junior Member
                • May 2015
                • 24

                #8
                What year?

                I've disconnected the battery several times on our 2016. No problems.

                -Ryan
                Athens, OH
                1987 Volvo 245
                1989 Volvo 245
                1991 Volvo 745
                1995 Volvo 945 Turbo
                2011 Volvo XC90 3.2L AWD
                2016 Fiat 500X Pop - Wife-mobile

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                • smark
                  • Apr 2014
                  • 4937

                  #9
                  Never had a issue, with disconnecting /replacing the vehicle battery. No such thing loosing the transmission memory.

                  Last edited by smark; 09-07-2019, 07:18 PM.

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