Battery question

Excelsis999 · 04-11-2008, 02:38 AM

Hi guys.. just a quick question ...

I gotta leave stewie for about 2 months in the garage...

Ofcourse I'm gonna be disconnecting the battery.

What happenes when I reconnect it ? Do I have to reset the ECU or something like that ?? Or do i just reconnect it and fire it up ??

Sorry 4 the dumb question, but it's the first time I'm disconnecting the battery

thx folks

Wheazel · 04-11-2008, 03:20 AM

I disconnected and reconnected my battery several times the past week when I installed xenon highbeams. Also a battery can get empty and having to reset it for that would'nt be very fun would it? I never encountered any problems with disconnection/reconnecting the battery.

I use to do the connecting/disconnecting when everything is shut off.

DJJSR · 04-11-2008, 05:19 AM

You'll need the radio code and leave the parking brake off.

Java Junky · 04-11-2008, 05:39 AM

Yo! Ex! Owyadoon?
Fer 2 months?
I wouldn't disconnect nothin'. It's a @*#&in' Honda fer cryin' out loud! Fer 2 months it won't even know tha'choo were gone.
C'mon guys. We're gettin' a little too weird here.
It's a @*#&in' Honda!
Java

DJJSR · 04-11-2008, 05:46 AM

You're right Java. My car sat in my workshop for 3 months over the winter and I didn't do anything to it. BUT, if you go by the book, they say to disconnect the battery for storage over 1 month. Don't know why.

Excelsis999 · 04-11-2008, 05:51 AM

Who know's where that radio code is.. I'll try checking the book

Oh what the hell.. I'm just gonna disconnect the damn thing and worry about it when I get back.

desmo4 · 04-11-2008, 05:56 AM

Because the car has systems which are on all the time. For instance, radio station memory, door locks and mileage memory. Plus a flooded electrolyte battery has a moderate amount of self discharge so you should put it on a float charger anytime it is disconnected for an extended period of time.

Jonathan

Neil · 04-11-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsis999

Hi guys.. just a quick question ...

I gotta leave stewie for about 2 months in the garage...

Ofcourse I'm gonna be disconnecting the battery.

What happenes when I reconnect it ? Do I have to reset the ECU or something like that ?? Or do i just reconnect it and fire it up ??

Sorry 4 the dumb question, but it's the first time I'm disconnecting the battery

thx folks

This is what I would do, get a trickle charger for your battery( theyre pretty cheap ) leave the handbrake off , fill it full of gas, check tire pressure and lock the door and kiss it goodbye. It really doesnt need special attension just common sence.

Neil

Excelsis999 · 04-11-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

Because the car has systems which are on all the time. For instance, radio station memory, door locks and mileage memory. Plus a flooded electrolyte battery has a moderate amount of self discharge so you should put it on a float charger anytime it is disconnected for an extended period of time.

Jonathan

Ok but I will be overseas for 2 months. Haven't got the chance to put it on a float charger.

Just wonderin if I should leave the battery connected or not

Neil · 04-11-2008, 06:37 AM

I think you'll be just fine.........................

Neil

DJJSR · 04-11-2008, 07:32 AM

Just drop it off at my house. I'll take care of it for you.

(please fill the tank first)

sonic · 04-11-2008, 07:37 AM

Naa I would'nt dissconect it. She will be fine.

desmo4 · 04-11-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsis999

Ok but I will be overseas for 2 months. Haven't got the chance to put it on a float charger.

Just wonderin if I should leave the battery connected or not

I would remove the battery and move it inside on a float charger if you have no other way to connect it.

Jonathan

H20 · 04-11-2008, 03:27 PM

If you disconnect it you are gonna have to reset the radio code. If you don't, you won't. If the battery is low just charge it up a bit. Hell POP start it!

Scooter · 04-11-2008, 11:45 PM

Two months, leave it connected. Don't leave any lights on and it'll be fine!

Excelsis999 · 04-14-2008, 12:13 AM

I'v been away now just 3 days and I miss Stewie so damn much...

I'm so in love with my Stewie guys

btw thanks for ur suggestions

gomarlins3 · 04-14-2008, 06:18 AM

I wouldn't disconnect the battery. I keep mine installed and on a charger all winter. No problems.

Ualreadykno · 04-27-2008, 08:50 AM

So you is it not good to have the parking brake engaged for a long period of time?

ZigZag · 10-25-2009, 05:50 PM

I'm just getting ready to put Stewie to bed for the winter and was reviewing some old posts on storage prep. Honda service guy said to not disconnect the battery, which worked ok for me last year. No problems getting started after 6mo of rest. But was reading the threads above and was wondering about leaving a charger on. I have a 2 volt setting on my charger and was wondering about leaving it on all winter, as Gom stated above. Is that really ok? Seems excessive.

Jim21680 · 10-25-2009, 06:07 PM

Hmmm....xenon high beams?! Tell me where I can purchase such things

CA Blue · 10-25-2009, 08:39 PM

I stored the car for about 2.5 months while moving and left the alarm on. It drained the battery and I had to reset everything.

philiam · 10-25-2009, 08:56 PM

A float charger is better than a trickle charger. You don't need to disconnect, it'll work on the car. Worst case, if you come back and it won't start, get an inexpensive charger and charge it back up. Shouldn't be a problem though.

ZigZag · 10-26-2009, 06:36 AM

What is a float charger? Never heard of one of these?

Red Fun for 2 · 10-26-2009, 06:52 AM

Great timing on this post, I too am getting ready to put her up for the winter. This will be my first time for putting her into storage. I know I need to fill the gas tank, add stablizer, doulble check air pressure, put the roof up but not latch it. I also figured about once a month on a nice day, back her out of the garage and let it run for about 1/2 an hour.

Do I need to do anything else?

I will also be changing all my fluids this winter as well. Thanks in advance for all of the other helpful DIY's that have been posted here, appears to be easy enough and a great excuse to go buy some new tools.

turbosix · 10-26-2009, 08:03 AM

red,

dont start it and let it idle, there is no point and it'll only cause more harm than good.

Old Guy · 10-26-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ualreadykno

So is it not good to have the parking brake engaged for a long period of time?

Did anyone answer this, I was wondering as well?

I live in Portland, OR where it really doesn't get all that cold in the winter. Last year I just parked Stewie in the garage, full tank of gas and left her alone for several months. Maybe a short streatch of sunny days made me pull it out, but no problems I can recall.

I just tucked it in for the winter this weekend. A little sad actually.

turbosix · 10-26-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy

Did anyone answer this, I was wondering as well?

I live in Portland, OR where it really doesn't get all that cold in the winter. Last year I just parked Stewie in the garage, full tank of gas and left her alone for several months. Maybe a short streatch of sunny days made me pull it out, but no problems I can recall.

I just tucked it in for the winter this weekend. A little sad actually.

i would not, put it in gear and leave it.

the issue is with the parking brake cable possibly stretching and needing adjustment and having your brake pads firmly squeezing the rotor for an extended period of time.

its better on everything on the car if it can be left in a relaxed state...

D1sclaimer · 10-26-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZigZag

What is a float charger? Never heard of one of these?

Its a trickle charger that will not overcharge your battery. It'll keep the battery full pretty much where as a trickle charger will just keep slowly charging the battery past full until you disconnect it.

Red Fun for 2 · 10-26-2009, 05:02 PM

I just did a quick search on float chargers found several for under $20, something the kids can get me for Christmas!

ZigZag · 10-26-2009, 05:07 PM

Red made mention of the roof being up but not latched. Heard this from someone on here before and seemed like a good thing. Had another rag top owner (Camero) tell me to latch as the top would shrink being left that long and I would have to park it in the sun for awhile to warm up before latching later, to prevent damage. Still seems like a good idea, but I'm spooked now.
Just parked her at noon today and canceled the insurance. Tis a sad day. But it makes next May something to look forward to. Seems a long way away tho.

FreshAir · 11-09-2009, 04:45 PM

Interesting posts here. I have new post regarding "Hard to Start" but I think the posts here have given me the answer----old battery.

I drive my s2000 year-round, so I think my best course of action is to keep her hooked up to a trickle charger, or at the very least, replace the OEM battery. I'm inclined to do the latter.

Thx to all who have posted a reply.

04-11-2008, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Excelsis999 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14	Battery question Hi guys.. just a quick question ... I gotta leave stewie for about 2 months in the garage... Ofcourse I'm gonna be disconnecting the battery. What happenes when I reconnect it ? Do I have to reset the ECU or something like that ?? Or do i just reconnect it and fire it up ?? Sorry 4 the dumb question, but it's the first time I'm disconnecting the battery thx folks

04-11-2008, 05:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,812	You'll need the radio code and leave the parking brake off. __________________ Don

04-11-2008, 05:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	Yo! Ex! Owyadoon? Fer 2 months? I wouldn't disconnect nothin'. It's a @#&in' Honda fer cryin' out loud! Fer 2 months it won't even know tha'choo were gone. C'mon guys. We're gettin' a little too weird here. It's a @#&in' Honda! Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-11-2008, 05:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,812	You're right Java. My car sat in my workshop for 3 months over the winter and I didn't do anything to it. BUT, if you go by the book, they say to disconnect the battery for storage over 1 month. Don't know why. __________________ Don

04-11-2008, 05:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,299	Because the car has systems which are on all the time. For instance, radio station memory, door locks and mileage memory. Plus a flooded electrolyte battery has a moderate amount of self discharge so you should put it on a float charger anytime it is disconnected for an extended period of time. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

04-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 75	I disconnected and reconnected my battery several times the past week when I installed xenon highbeams. Also a battery can get empty and having to reset it for that would'nt be very fun would it? I never encountered any problems with disconnection/reconnecting the battery. I use to do the connecting/disconnecting when everything is shut off.

04-11-2008, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Excelsis999 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14	Who know's where that radio code is.. I'll try checking the book Oh what the hell.. I'm just gonna disconnect the damn thing and worry about it when I get back.

04-11-2008, 06:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,458	I think you'll be just fine......................... Neil

04-11-2008, 07:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,812	Just drop it off at my house. I'll take care of it for you. (please fill the tank first) __________________ Don

04-11-2008, 07:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 939	Naa I would'nt dissconect it. She will be fine. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

04-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 754	If you disconnect it you are gonna have to reset the radio code. If you don't, you won't. If the battery is low just charge it up a bit. Hell POP start it!

04-11-2008, 11:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	Two months, leave it connected. Don't leave any lights on and it'll be fine!

04-14-2008, 12:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
Excelsis999 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14	I'v been away now just 3 days and I miss Stewie so damn much... I'm so in love with my Stewie guys btw thanks for ur suggestions

04-14-2008, 06:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	I wouldn't disconnect the battery. I keep mine installed and on a charger all winter. No problems. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

04-27-2008, 08:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ualreadykno Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	So you is it not good to have the parking brake engaged for a long period of time? __________________ Remember....Use your S2000 and love people....or is it the other way around???

10-25-2009, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
ZigZag Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 107	I'm just getting ready to put Stewie to bed for the winter and was reviewing some old posts on storage prep. Honda service guy said to not disconnect the battery, which worked ok for me last year. No problems getting started after 6mo of rest. But was reading the threads above and was wondering about leaving a charger on. I have a 2 volt setting on my charger and was wondering about leaving it on all winter, as Gom stated above. Is that really ok? Seems excessive.

10-25-2009, 06:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 571	Hmmm....xenon high beams?! Tell me where I can purchase such things __________________

10-25-2009, 08:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
CA Blue Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 97	I stored the car for about 2.5 months while moving and left the alarm on. It drained the battery and I had to reset everything.

10-25-2009, 08:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	A float charger is better than a trickle charger. You don't need to disconnect, it'll work on the car. Worst case, if you come back and it won't start, get an inexpensive charger and charge it back up. Shouldn't be a problem though. __________________ .

10-26-2009, 06:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
ZigZag Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 107	What is a float charger? Never heard of one of these?

10-26-2009, 06:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Red Fun for 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 158	Great timing on this post, I too am getting ready to put her up for the winter. This will be my first time for putting her into storage. I know I need to fill the gas tank, add stablizer, doulble check air pressure, put the roof up but not latch it. I also figured about once a month on a nice day, back her out of the garage and let it run for about 1/2 an hour. Do I need to do anything else? I will also be changing all my fluids this winter as well. Thanks in advance for all of the other helpful DIY's that have been posted here, appears to be easy enough and a great excuse to go buy some new tools. __________________ Young enough to buy it Old enough to afford it!

10-26-2009, 08:03 AM	#25 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,471	red, dont start it and let it idle, there is no point and it'll only cause more harm than good. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

10-26-2009, 05:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
Red Fun for 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 158	I just did a quick search on float chargers found several for under $20, something the kids can get me for Christmas! __________________ Young enough to buy it Old enough to afford it!

10-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
ZigZag Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 107	Red made mention of the roof being up but not latched. Heard this from someone on here before and seemed like a good thing. Had another rag top owner (Camero) tell me to latch as the top would shrink being left that long and I would have to park it in the sun for awhile to warm up before latching later, to prevent damage. Still seems like a good idea, but I'm spooked now. Just parked her at noon today and canceled the insurance. Tis a sad day. But it makes next May something to look forward to. Seems a long way away tho.

11-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#31 (permalink)
FreshAir JR member, but SR citizen Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gold Country, CA Posts: 4	Interesting posts here. I have new post regarding "Hard to Start" but I think the posts here have given me the answer----old battery. I drive my s2000 year-round, so I think my best course of action is to keep her hooked up to a trickle charger, or at the very least, replace the OEM battery. I'm inclined to do the latter. Thx to all who have posted a reply.

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