1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver?

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Thu 13 Jan 2005 18:12
1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver? - marc the spark
Hi all, I have the above car and the battery is almost knackered, due to me using it only occasionally as i use my van for work 6 days a week.
My question is will I damage the brain or anything else by removing the battery in order to fit a new one.
Any advice greatfully received .

Marc
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Thu 13 Jan 2005 19:02
1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver? - Adam {P}
No - not at all. What is usually mentioned in the Ford manuals is that some "unusual habits may be present whilst the ECU relearns".

After about 10 minutes of driving with the new battery it shoudl be fine.
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Thu 13 Jan 2005 19:03
1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver? - Adam {P}
Should have said. If your radio needs a code, make sure you have it as you will need to reenter it.
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Thu 13 Jan 2005 19:04
1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver? - marc the spark
Thanks for yor advice adam i will go get one tomorrow.

Marc
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Fri 14 Jan 2005 11:08
1999 T reg Golf GTI Turbo/Battery saver? - Victorbox
In future you could use a battery conditioner such as the CTEK 800 www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/ProductInformation/Batte...m to save ever having to disconnect the new battery and make sure the new battery doesn't go the way of the old one.
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