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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: GaryBC on 05 February 2010, 14:18:53

Title: Battery removal
Post by: GaryBC on 05 February 2010, 14:18:53

Old Father Haynes says "Note: On models with a Vauxhall anti-theft warning system (ATWS), the battery negative terminal must be disconnected within 15 seconds of the ignition being switched off to prevent the alarm system being triggered."

Sounds like a lot of running around the car and a bit hit 'n' miss to boot! Is there an easier/better way? (Like pulling a fuse first, maybe?)

Title: Re: Battery removal
Post by: Jimbob on 05 February 2010, 14:21:02

easy really, loosen the bolt, car on and off, remove the lead.

it stops the alarm (well powersounder) going off.

Title: Re: Battery removal
Post by: djac on 05 February 2010, 14:21:51

Loosen the -ve terminal clamp bolt first, then turn ignition on/off, then back to battery to lift connector off.....?

Must type faster  ;D

Title: Re: Battery removal
Post by: GaryBC on 05 February 2010, 14:31:25

Thanks people. I'd not thought of slackening the terminal first. D'oh!!

Title: Re: Battery removal
Post by: Andy B on 05 February 2010, 16:25:41

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 Is there an easier/better way? (Like pulling a fuse first, maybe?)

That'd defeat the whole idea of having an alarm if it could be side stepped that easily!  ;)  :y