Battery Removal X Type

[AndyBwfc]

Hi, I am looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs on my 2009 X type 2.2 D, to make this easier the Workshop manual says to remove the battery, if I do this will it cause any memory problems when I refit it or will everything be ok,

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice

Andy

[Old Peter]

Hi Andrew,

 

You will have to reset the settings, radio, clock etc if you disconnect. 5 minutes if you have the radio code handy.

 

You can connect the battery to another power source to save doing that.

 

Peter.

[AndyBwfc]

Thanks Peter, so nothing technical, just the radio & clock

Andy

[Old Peter]

Yes, Andy.

 

I had had a few issues with the electronic handbrake sticking on. I just disconnect the battery for 10 minutes which lets the computer reset.  Connect it up again, put in the radio code and off you go.

 

Peter.

[Trooper2142]

Hi Andy

It will also clear your A/B mileage settings, check your MPG before you Disconnect on A/B and leave Battery Disconnected for 10 minutes and the next time you do a descent mileage you should get a Better MPG on A/B as the computer will have been Reset.

I'm changing my Headlight bulbs trying to match the colour of my Side lights as i have changed them ,when clipping the Cover back on use a metal coat hanger with a hook on the end or use strong string or cord for the clip next to the wing.

Regards

Tom

[AndyBwfc]

Thanks Guys, will have a go and keep you posted

Andy

[SteveSheldon]

Don't forget the one touch electric windows will need resetting too.. I always forget that until I am trying to get into a multistorey car park, driving in and trying to close my window at the same time :-)