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check the radio...sometimes the code is written on it...you have to take out the radio to see it!
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1st off, I need a new battery. Can I buy one from an auto-parts store. I need my car for New Years Eve.
2ndly, I need the Code for my stereo, which I DO NOT have. Anyway I get it today?
Thanks guys!!!!
Gant
You might check under the hood of your trunk. My radio code was written on the paint label sticker located on the underside of the hood....
Hope this helps.
Auto parts will have one, but try Sam's or Costco and go for an Optima... At least, try for an Interstate.. I can't get a radio code until tuesday... Sorry
Gant, I replaced mine this summer and bought a Bosch Premium Gold battery - it's holding up well under trickle charge in the garage. I bought it from Pep Boys.
Like others have chimed in already, a replacement battery is readily available at your local auto parts store. As with the radio security code, just call your dealer's service dept. They'll have you push a couple of buttons on the faceplate to get the serial #, and with that, they'll be able to retrieve the code for you. It took all of 5 minutes when I had it done long ago.
I believe that the optima is better and lighter but needs modification to the battery tray to fit. Search the battery installation posts for help. Also you need a vent tube like the original!!
turn the key on radio says code, hold the tp button untill it beeps and says becker scroll trhough the display until you get a serial number, wriet down the srial number and pm it to me and ill get youd code for you
Define better. Better depends upon the use. Sure if you're tracking your car (which Gant does not), then the optima is the better battery. if you do not, then it is wasted money, as the only things that matter are warranty and cold cranking amps. Just a clarification.
Got the new battery @ Autozone, works GREAT!! When I was installing it, I lookedup and sure enough, writtin in pen under the hood was the code!!!!
Don't know what I'd do w/out you guys!!
G
You are correct on the effect of a crash. I'm not sure the comment about charge retention is true. All batteries are going to lose charge on standing.
Optimas are generally favored for DE as they are lighter and do not rupture in a crash.
As I said, the optima is fine for DE, but in my mind it does not justify the extra cost (and hassle of fitting) for regular street use - you're fine with a regular lead-acid battery.
My research on the subject of discharge while the car is dormant says the gel batteries discharge at a slower rate. This may be helpful to all those that find they have a dead battery after leaving their car for a few days. It may be a better battery for infrequent drivers.
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