Actually, the only settings that are lost are the radio presets, which is not much of a pain to redo (unless maybe you completely fill all three preset categories...I only use "A").antzrus wrote:I went to my local Sears. They have a gadget that keeps 12 volts going thru your system so you don't lose all your settings (a pain in the derriere).
Hmmm, I thought (my problem as I get older...) I've read herein that many folks have had all kinds of problems after taking out their batteries w/no reserve charge and then restarting their systems thereafter.rsg123 wrote:
Actually, the only settings that are lost are the radio presets, which is not much of a pain to redo (unless maybe you completely fill all three preset categories...I only use "A").
Oh yeah, that's the only other thing that got reset when I got my battery replaced (didn't realize it until a few days later). Very easy to fix though.medic35x wrote:i went to sears to have a diehard platinum installled. when i got into my machine i realized everything was reset and 1-touch windows werent working. i had to reprogram. i specifically asked if they hook up to 12volt machine and they said yes, well they obviously didnt! good battery nonetheless.
Remember the cost by chance?DELUNASC wrote:The dealer replaced my battery with a new " Infiniti" battery at a prorated price. Not a bad deal, as I got a good battery for cheap, a loaner car, and a free car wash.
Free install? You drive an Infin$$$iti-you better not need no damn free install!!Alphax wrote:First off thanks alot for all of the awesome replys and the awesome writeup loystock. DieHard Platinum seems like a good bet. I was contemplating on the way to work today how I was gonna jerryrig something to keep 12v on the lead so I didnt lose anything. That Sears idea sounds great was it free install?
Remember the cost by chance?
See page 2-46 of your Owner's Manual ... may help.Dumamei wrote:my one touch windows are not working after changing my battery.. How do you reset it?
Hahaha! Just asking dont we all wanna know what things cost. Prolly gonna do it myself the only reason I was considering was to save settings.antzrus wrote:
Free install? You drive an Infin$$$iti-you better not need no damn free install!!
The whole thing including battery, shop done replacement and taxes was about $220.00. The 20 oz mocha while waiting w/extra shots was about $5.00 extra.
If I remember correctly, you pull the window all the way down, then pull all the way up, holding it after it has reached the top for 5 seconds. You have to do this for each window... yeah, i know.Dumamei wrote:my one touch windows are not working after changing my battery.. How do you reset it?
Or you could just do it yourself. Just write down your radio presets and afterward reset your auto up/down windows. My battery was disconnected for about an hour. It still retained garage door programming, all navigation settings, MPG history, XM radio ID, memory seats, advanced settings (auto headlight sensitivity, etc). Oh, the trip odometer did reset to 0.0Alphax wrote:
Hahaha! Just asking dont we all wanna know what things cost. Prolly gonna do it myself the only reason I was considering was to save settings.
oh well radio presets arent a big deal I was just thinking all my nav locations, phone setup for both phones, maint intervals, all that stuff would be totally lost. Presets is no biggie lol.rsg123 wrote:
Or you could just do it yourself. Just write down your radio presets and afterward reset your auto up/down windows. My battery was disconnected for about an hour. It still retained garage door programming, all navigation settings, MPG history, XM radio ID, memory seats, advanced settings (auto headlight sensitivity, etc). Oh, the trip odometer did reset to 0.0
All of that was retained in my case.Alphax wrote:
oh well radio presets arent a big deal I was just thinking all my nav locations, phone setup for both phones, maint intervals, all that stuff would be totally lost. Presets is no biggie lol.
I'm with you.antzrus wrote:
Hmmm, I thought (my problem as I get older...) I've read herein that many folks have had all kinds of problems after taking out their batteries w/no reserve charge and then restarting their systems thereafter.
Anyone else have experience with this?
But what the heck; I took no chances and had Sears do it all. Took about 30 minutes, my hands stayed clean and I had a mocha...
Modified by antzrus at 8:41 PM 12/8/2009
Not sure I understand the logic of your statement"so not a bad deal", as for $20 more than you spent you could have bought the Sears Platinum{a rebadged Odyssey AGM battery that retails for 300-350$} that was the best ever tested battery by consumers Reports testing for the last 3 years in a row- AND comes with a 4 year full FREE Replacement warranty as compared to your 2 year guaranteed one???? You could have done MUCH better for the additional $20 investment the way I see it????maqueswell wrote:I just had a battery installed at the Gunn Infiniti here in San Antonio, Tx. The total cost was $168.00. Thats $20.00 cheaper than the Sears and Interstate batteries. 48 month warranty..2 year free replacement..and after that it the price becomes pro rated...so not a bad deal.
Here in South Texas you're not going to get a battery to last more than 3 years due to the heat! I had an '02 Lincoln LS battery last the entire 6 years I owned the car...but the battery was mounted in the trunk next to the spare and it was always cool back there. HUGE difference!
Absolutely RIGHT!!!qship96 wrote:
Not sure I understand the logic of your statement"so not a bad deal", as for $20 more than you spent you could have bought the Sears Platinum{a rebadged Odyssey AGM battery that retails for 300-350$} that was the best ever tested battery by consumers Reports testing for the last 3 years in a row- AND comes with a 4 year full FREE Replacement warranty as compared to your 2 year guaranteed one???? You could have done MUCH better for the additional $20 investment the way I see it????
I spoke with Kelly over at Gunn. He gave me a prorated quote of $134.78 installed but 5 days to get me in. The battery was dead and I needed it NOW Plus in the future I can be in and out of the Autozone parking lot in 5min and dont have to go to the dealer. For me it was the best option.maqueswell wrote:I just had a battery installed at the Gunn Infiniti here in San Antonio, Tx. The total cost was $168.00. Thats $20.00 cheaper than the Sears and Interstate batteries. 48 month warranty..2 year free replacement..and after that it the price becomes pro rated...so not a bad deal.
Here in South Texas you're not going to get a battery to last more than 3 years due to the heat! I had an '02 Lincoln LS battery last the entire 6 years I owned the car...but the battery was mounted in the trunk next to the spare and it was always cool back there. HUGE difference!