v10enomous
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How Big a Job is a Battery Replacement on a GTS ?
How Big a Job is a Battery Replacement on a GTS ?
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RevHeat
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Its not hard at all.
Steps:
(1) Disconnect Positive terminal under hood
(2) Jack up LR
(3) Remove LR wheel
(4) Remove rear fender liner
(5) Remove hold-down bolts
(6) Disconnect battery leads
(7) Remove battery
(8) Install new battery
(9) Install hold down bolts and attach leads
(10)Reconnect positive terminal under hood
(11)Check to see if battery works (i.e. turn on radio) Attention: (careful on jacks)
(12)Re-install fender liner and wheel
Total time is 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Rev
Steps:
(1) Disconnect Positive terminal under hood
(2) Jack up LR
(3) Remove LR wheel
(4) Remove rear fender liner
(5) Remove hold-down bolts
(6) Disconnect battery leads
(7) Remove battery
(8) Install new battery
(9) Install hold down bolts and attach leads
(10)Reconnect positive terminal under hood
(11)Check to see if battery works (i.e. turn on radio) Attention: (careful on jacks)
(12)Re-install fender liner and wheel
Total time is 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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v10enomous
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Read/see this post by ViperTony...it's a great help!!!
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustr...y-tray-cleaning-guide-photos.html#post2522974
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustr...y-tray-cleaning-guide-photos.html#post2522974
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Ratical2
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I just did mine last Wednesday. Start to finish 1 hour. I could do it quicker now.
The biggest hassle is getting the car up and the wheel off...oh, yeah, you need 8mm, 10mm 11mm and 1/2 sockets and a small pry tool for one of the fasteners.
Don't ask me why they use 4 different fastners for one access panel.
The biggest hassle is getting the car up and the wheel off...oh, yeah, you need 8mm, 10mm 11mm and 1/2 sockets and a small pry tool for one of the fasteners.
Don't ask me why they use 4 different fastners for one access panel.
Ratical2
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You need to be a member to access the "how to" section. Sorry!
kcobean
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And we'd love to have you!!!
http://forums.viperclub.org/new-owner-questions/603453-new-viper-owner-time-join-vca.html
KNG SNKE
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You don't have to remove the wheel, just makes it easier. If I recall correctly, you don't even have to jack up the car either. I disconnected the battery terminal while I did the Roe install without jacking up the rear or removing the wheel and there was plenty of room to remove the battery. Might have to have a jack to clear the battery from under the vehicle though, tough call.
v10enomous, you can access a great deal more info here if you are VCA MEMBER!.
Here is another thread that gives some useful info...including the correct tools.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/611696-battery-removal-thread.html#post2504944
However, ViperTony's thread is REALLY better as it has photos.
Here is another thread that gives some useful info...including the correct tools.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/611696-battery-removal-thread.html#post2504944
However, ViperTony's thread is REALLY better as it has photos.
v10enomous
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I have a deposit on the car and the Viper tech just completed the inspection and it checked out. The battery was the only real issue... My concern is that they won't be able to unload the car from the transport vehicle...
Are there any concerns with computer resets or anything else while doing the battery reset ? Is it a special battery that needs to be special ordered on a 98 GTS ?
Are there any concerns with computer resets or anything else while doing the battery reset ? Is it a special battery that needs to be special ordered on a 98 GTS ?
kcobean
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When the battery is removed, it will reset the computer. No issues there. These cars are known to act strangely with batteries that are dying or not fully charged, so if there is any doubt about the battery's condition, I would have it replaced ASAP (if you can kick in a few bucks to have it replaced before you take possession, I think it would be worth it.)
Otherwise, if it will hold off for a few weeks, as soon as the car is yours you should join the VCA. You'll be able to take advantage of our members-only Optima battery program and get a good battery at a great price shipped right to your door!
bushido
Viper Owner
While your at it, go lighter to. I shaved 23lbs off my car..
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Different strokes for different folks.RevHeat
Viper Owner
I totally agree with Plum. Sears Die Hard was rated #1 by Consumer Reports with AutoZones Duralast GOLD coming in second. I have always used AutoZone and have had great results.
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Viper Wizard
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Be VERY careful removing the 15mm nut from the +/positive stud [GENII]!! IF the stud turns when removing the nut, you have now ruined/damaged a $2400 harness!! My "two cents", for changing the battery, no need to remove it, your battery is at the end of your electrical loop.
Take the wheel off for your first time doing a battery, it will feel better.
Tech line: 914-763-3136
eucharistos
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Be VERY careful removing the 15mm nut from the +/positive stud [GENII]!! IF the stud turns when removing the nut, you have now ruined/damaged a $2400 harness!! My "two cents", for changing the battery, no need to remove it, your battery is at the end of your electrical loop.
Take the wheel off for your first time doing a battery, it will feel better.
Tech line: 914-763-3136
certainly > 2 cents
thanks chuck
Asp Man
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Be VERY careful removing the 15mm nut from the +/positive stud [GENII]!! IF the stud turns when removing the nut, you have now ruined/damaged a $2400 harness!! My "two cents", for changing the battery, no need to remove it, your battery is at the end of your electrical loop.
Take the wheel off for your first time doing a battery, it will feel better.
Tech line: 914-763-3136
+1 on that! Dealer bought me a new PDC/harness a few years ago, as thier "skilled tech." (so-called Viper certified) did exactly that. Don't bother with that stud, but I would remove the wheel, who needs the grief!
See below for results...
Note how the lug has turned against the plastic relay box of the PDC. The ham ****** idiot also broke the tab on the red post cover, lucky for me it came with the new PDC.
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Martin
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Cool battery! But, next time you're in there, tie off the positive lead from your battery tender and put it in spiral wrap or something - you're just asking for it to chafe against the battery tray and short out...
Martin
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Be VERY careful removing the 15mm nut from the +/positive stud [GENII]!! IF the stud turns when removing the nut, you have now ruined/damaged a $2400 harness!! My "two cents", for changing the battery, no need to remove it, your battery is at the end of your electrical loop.
Take the wheel off for your first time doing a battery, it will feel better.
Tech line: 914-763-3136
OK, now I'm curious. I must have replaced my battery three or four times and either I got lucky or that 15mm nut isn't one that most people like me would remove. I'll keep that info in the back of my mind because I'm planning on swapping out the battery pretty soon. I still can't picture which nut you're talking about, though - but I guess it will be obvious when I have the wrenches out...
Edit: duh, never mind - you are talking about the one at the power distribution center and not at the battery. I got it now.
bushido
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If your worried about the battery, & the tech mentioned it to you...why not have the tech put a new battery in for you?
Ratical2
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I am with Martin on this one. I am confused as to why the positive terminal under the hood needs to be disconnected? Also this step is not mentioned in the shop manual.
Please enlighten me.....
eucharistos
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RevHeat
Viper Owner
Thanks Chuck, did not know about this. Always learning something new. For those that upgrade their stereo systems, this is good info also.
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luc
Enthusiast
I believe that a lot peoples think that by doing so, you're disconnecting the + side of the battery, beside the fact that, as Chuck said it's safer to do it at the battery, it's not even true since tjhere is another + connection just above the battery for the fuel pump and amplifier relays
Ratical2
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That's what I was thinking. The terminal under the hood is only an extension of the positive power lead. Removing it does not disconnect the battery. The only connections you need to worry about when changing the battery are the pos and neg terminals on the battery.
Every manual that I have every read clearly states the removal of the negative lead to perform any electrical repairs. This is always the terminal I disconnect first.
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