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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
I highly doubt few actually replace their batteries, the call someone?
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I change my own, its not hard. unbolt clamps from post, lift up place on ground, lift new battery and drop in place, tighten bolts on post.
On a gas VW Jetta one time, i changed the battery and there was a computer setting to say that if the battery is changed, don't allow the engine rpms go above a certain level.
So I had to take the car to the dealer to get the computer reset so I could drive past 40 mph. . . spend another $40 or so for a diagnostic reader reset.
to the dealers. . and you wonder why there was the right to repair law created in MA, after all the ways the car mfgs did to generate after market revenue for their dealers.
On my first 10 year owned car, new 1982 diesel Jetta, (top speed 70 mph in 5th gear going downhill 30 % angle with your foot on the floor (wind resistance took over) ) the battery died on a ski trip during the winter in NH.
Fortunately with a standard transmission, we could start the engine by popping the clutch. So we got the car started, and 1/2 home we stopped for lunch so we let the car idle in the parking lot. Came out of the fast food chain and the engine had stopped!
We had to push the car and pop the clutch again to get home where we had the second car. kind of one of those learning lessons that batteries die in places and at times which are usually not convenient.
But AAA has a great deal for driveway service, test it for you right in the driveway, and change it for you right in the driveway, and pay right there on the spot. Service within a few hours or so after calling. Try it out, might save you the jump and the trip to the service station. . . .