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  • Jim D.
    Infrequent User
    • December 1, 2003
    • 12

    battery shut off switch

    can i use a battery "shut off"switch in my 98 pace car without affecting the electronics?
  • Tom Freeman

    #2
    Re: battery shut off switch

    You would loose any "memory" setting with a break in the electric flow. Things like power seat memory, radio setting, etc. You can get a 9 volt plugin for the cig lighter to maintain the setting but not sure how long that will last. They also make disconnect switches that will allow a very small amount of current flow to keep the setting live.

    One big problem with a battery disconnect switch on late models is that you loose your security system with the battery disconnected.

    tom...

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    • Patrick H.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • December 1, 1989
      • 11652

      #3
      Re: battery shut off switch

      Jim,

      FYI, many find the "green knob" type have more problems than the "guillotine" type. A friend had chronic problems with his 1990 ZR-1 not starting (as if he had a VATS problem) until he removed his green knob.

      I have used the Sav-T-Switch (spelling?) as advertised in the Driveline with good results. They give a discount to NCRS members.

      Patrick
      Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
      71 "deer modified" coupe
      72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
      2008 coupe
      Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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      • Ed Jennings

        #4
        Re: battery shut off switch

        The green knob switches work fine, but you have to tighten them securely. No wrench or anything like that, but they need a good solid twist by hand. If tightened "gently" they can make poor contact.

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        • Joe C.
          Expired
          • August 31, 1999
          • 4598

          #5
          NO! *NM*

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          • Joe C.
            Expired
            • August 31, 1999
            • 4598

            #6
            More>>>>>

            not only will you lose your clock, and radio station settings, but it will also give your PCM a frontal lobotomy.

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            • Larry Parylla #41143

              #7
              Re: More>>>>>

              I was going to say the same thing as Joe 32899. The C5s suck the power out of a batter faster than any car have ever owned. I used a battery tender on mine. They cost a bit more than the $9.99 cheapo ones but the cheap ones will ruin your battery by over charging. This explains why the Battery tender is the best



              Eastwood sells them for $59.99 and puts then on sale from time to time for ~$45 to $50 if you shop around you may find them even cheaper. They are worth the extra money, I own 4 of them. Here is the eastwood search link, just type in battery tender

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              • Patrick H.
                Beyond Control Poster
                • December 1, 1989
                • 11652

                #8
                Re: More>>>>>

                I prefer the Battery Minder (www.vdcelectronics.com) but they're very similar.

                I think the best solution for a C5 is to drive it regularly during the summer and avoid the problem. I then disconnect the battery during the winter, but hit the battery with the Battery Minder in the spring before I reconnect.

                Patrick
                Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                71 "deer modified" coupe
                72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                2008 coupe
                Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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                • Larry Parylla #41143

                  #9

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                  • Patrick H.
                    Beyond Control Poster
                    • December 1, 1989
                    • 11652

                    #10
                    Re: More>>>>>

                    Larry,

                    Just type in "Battery Minder" in your browser and pull up a boatload of stuff. It has the same circuitry or better as the Battery Tender. I bought mine from Restoration Battery at their Carlisle display.

                    Disconnecting the battery ONLY erases the flash memory of your computer. It just means it has to "re-learn" the parameters of your particular motor. Not a big deal at all if done once a year. In fact, if you make any motor or performance modifications, you should disconnect the battery so that it learns your new configuration faster.

                    Patrick
                    Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                    71 "deer modified" coupe
                    72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                    2008 coupe
                    Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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                    • Larry Parylla #41143

                      #11
                      Re: More>>>>>

                      I think I may have found it,

                      From what I have read about it it may be better. Since I own 4 Battery tenders I will stick with what I have. I have been using them for years and am very happy with them. If I needed a new one I would take a very close look at the one you suggested.

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