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Dolphinboy



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fitting tow electrics ... remove battery Neg ??

Just fitting a mate's electrics for his new towbar - installation all good. Is it necessary to remove the neg pole on main battery before connecting in order to avoid damaging/upsetting the car electronics or is it simply plug in?
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better safe than sorry James.. Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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I agree with Stan, better safe than sorry. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!
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You're right. played safe and all ok. Didn't want to lose a friend! Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up
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nice one Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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If there is a fault which could damage the car electronics wouldn't it show up when replacing the neg pole?
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it'll blow a fuse first... ... - .- -.




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It did reset all the clocks etc. to 1200 as well as throw up a EAS fault (heart missed a few beats!!) but once engine started again it cleared everything and I re-set the clock so all's good.

THanks for your guidance everyone!
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