Hey you auto repair experts !!

SteamWake · 07-24-09, 10:13 AM

Ive got a 96 toyota tacoma truck.

I need to replace the starting motor.

As usual I will disconnect the battery before commencing work.

The catch is I may not be able to afford the replacement starter for a week or so.

Will there be any complications from leaving the batt disconnected for that long? Or should I re-connect the battery after the starters removal?

Onkel Neal · 07-24-09, 10:16 AM

There's no problem disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for a week, unless it is a really old battery (4+ years). My car sits for a week without being used regularly.

SteamWake · 07-24-09, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

There's no problem disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for a week, unless it is a really old battery (4+ years). My car sits for a week without being used regularly.

A car 'sitting' is one thing. A car sitting with the battery disconnected is another.

All I know is these days some cars have computers and crap that will go bonkers even if the battery is disconnected for a few minutes. The dealer actually has to put a temporary power supply on the battery leads while the battery is being changed out.

(Volkswagon.... cough cough) :rotfl:

FIREWALL · 07-24-09, 10:39 AM

While I already know. No problem leaving disconnected, I called locol Toyota dealer service dept. and was told again " No Problem" for your truck.

SteamWake · 07-24-09, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

While I already know. No problem leaving disconnected, I called locol Toyota dealer service dept. and was told again " No Problem" for your truck.

Ah thank you sir.

SUBMAN1 · 07-24-09, 12:45 PM

My only advice is not to have any beer while working on your vehicle. I always seem to have left over bolts every time I work on a car and drink at the same time.

-S

antikristuseke · 07-24-09, 12:58 PM

That is just crazytalk! You allways have to have beer when mending a car, and some mates with more beer, bacause, how hard can it be?

SteamWake · 07-24-09, 02:57 PM

I tend to do this kind of thing in the morning cause its so freakin hot here so itll probably more of a cup of coffee thing.

But my buds can stand around drink and tell me what Im doin wrong :rotfl:

07-24-09, 10:13 AM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hey you auto repair experts !! Ive got a 96 toyota tacoma truck. I need to replace the starting motor. As usual I will disconnect the battery before commencing work. The catch is I may not be able to afford the replacement starter for a week or so. Will there be any complications from leaving the batt disconnected for that long? Or should I re-connect the battery after the starters removal? __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	There's no problem disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for a week, unless it is a really old battery (4+ years). My car sits for a week without being used regularly. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	While I already know. No problem leaving disconnected, I called locol Toyota dealer service dept. and was told again " No Problem" for your truck. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-24-09, 12:45 PM	#6
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My only advice is not to have any beer while working on your vehicle. I always seem to have left over bolts every time I work on a car and drink at the same time. -S __________________

07-24-09, 02:57 PM	#8
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I tend to do this kind of thing in the morning cause its so freakin hot here so itll probably more of a cup of coffee thing. But my buds can stand around drink and tell me what Im doin wrong :rotfl: __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

07-24-09, 12:58 PM	#7
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	That is just crazytalk! You allways have to have beer when mending a car, and some mates with more beer, bacause, how hard can it be?