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I always disconnect the battery.
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It will not affect the immobilizer but its always a good idea to disconnect battery when doing electrical work on your car.
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Just remember (if you have a stock stereo) that you'll need your radio code if you disconnect your battery.
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Replace switch will it affect the immobilizer

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When I replace the switch will it affect the immobilizer.
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Disconnect battery

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I always disconnect the battery.
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It will not affect the immobilizer but its always a good idea to disconnect battery when doing electrical work on your car.
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Just remember (if you have a stock stereo) that you'll need your radio code if you disconnect your battery.
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Replace switch will it affect the immobilizer

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When I replace the switch will it affect the immobilizer.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thank you for having search engine on this site. I was going to ask for some help but. I remember reading some posts that basically read. Look it up . So I did and got a hack to stop my windows from going into drop position and not wanting to go back. So its the switch and here is my question.I know I should`nt but. When I replace the switch will it affect the immobilizer. This switch is tied into that system. Or just disconnect the battery and have at it ?Anyone re and re one before ?

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It will not affect the immobilizer but its always a good idea to disconnect battery when doing electrical work on your car. Takes 5 minutes and may save you from some heartache one day!

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Just remember (if you have a stock stereo) that you'll need your radio code if you disconnect your battery.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I always disconnect the battery. I have a aftermarket unit so no code. I bought a dash switch to work the spoiler that I also have to install so looks like I should do them together.

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