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Old 02-27-2015, 06:25 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc View Post
Will these cigarette lighter input maintainers hold/keep the radio codes and stop any ECU issues when changing the battery ? Can you keep these plugged in while you change the battery ? I assume if the answer is yes you should be careful with the positive battery cable in regards to hitting chassis metal while doing a battery switch ?
Some of the Ctek models have a specific setting to retain your car's memory items while doing a battery transplant. And you will have to protect the battery positive cable from contacting any metal surfaces while changing the battery out. A plastic bag works well for this.
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