Battery Replacement - Anything to look out for

[rheumatoid]

My 56 plate 2.2 direct Design Estates battery has been getting weaker and weaker and I think its about time to replace it. Is it a straightforward swap out or am I likely to get in to problems with having to reset things?

Thanks

R.

[alcutler]

Depending on what model stereo you have - make sure you have your radio code which will need inputting - and reset the electric windows when battery re- connected. To reset them - ignition on - press 'up' control button until window fully closed and hold button down for a few seconds after window fully closed. Each window will need resetting the same way.

[rheumatoid]

Depending on what model stereo you have - make sure you have your radio code which will need inputting - and reset the electric windows when battery re- connected. To reset them - ignition on - press 'up' control button until window fully closed and hold button down for a few seconds after window fully closed. Each window will need resetting the same way.

Thanks. Found radio code. Can I reset all windows from driver control or do they need doing from each windows individual control? Seems odd to have to reset windows. Why is that?

[alcutler]

You can adjust them from the drivers control pad - the windows have a one touch close facility (presuming yours has this fitted - but I would think so) if you don't reset it you can still close the window but you have to keep your finger on the button until fully closed - once reset you just press and release the up button and the window will go all the way up to the close position. Its a memory thing that is lost when you disconnect the battery.

[rheumatoid]

Thanks a lot

[Das]

The door locks will also reset to the default locking/unlocking settings. 1 touch opening, anti hijack etc.

[Big Dave]

Depending on what model stereo you have - make sure you have your radio code which will need inputting.

A 56 reg will be full canbus and therefore won't require the code following a power interuption.

[MUNGIS]

A 56 reg will be full canbus and therefore won't require the code following a power interuption.

Hi guys, does this mean i can swap over a new battery in my 2007 CDTI SRI without losing radio etc, or using my portable battery connected to cigar lighter ?

thanks
MUNGIS

[dave1419]

Yes just change it,sometimes you have to do the electric windows but I've never had to yet--[reset the window switch's]----Dave

[MUNGIS]

Yes just change it,sometimes you have to do the electric windows but I've never had to yet--[reset the window switch's]----Dave

@dave1419

thanks for that dave, saves the worrying bit ha ha