In the early days of the jump starter, we recommended connecting via the vehicle’s 12 Volt outlet, but about 20 years ago, most manufacturers changed their 12 Volt outlet configurations such that they power down when the key is in the off position, which renders this method ineffective. The beauty of this approach is that the OBDII port is an always-on connection to the vehicle.
#Memory saver for car battery replacement how to
Now it is just a question of how to use it to interface with the vehicle.įor most vehicles, the simplest and most straightforward approach is to use a memory saver connector, such as our SOLAR ESA30, to create a connection from the jump starter’s 12 Volt outlet to the vehicle’s OBDII port. But, from our point of view, if you own a jump starter you already possess an auxiliary 12 Volt battery.
They come in many shapes and sizes and can utilize different strategies for the vehicle connection. A memory saver is simply an auxiliary 12 Volt battery connected to the system. One way to prevent these problems during a battery change is to utilize a memory saver to keep the vehicle powered throughout the swap. This can lead to erratic vehicle operation after the battery replacement as well as other electronic glitches that can be difficult to resolve. On late model vehicles, a wide variety of electronic components can lose stored settings, such as how the vehicle has adapted to your particular driving style.
Now, the radio presets are the least of your worries.
So, once the new battery was installed, you spent 3-4 minutes (tops) resetting your radio stations and you were good to go. This was a hassle, for sure, but didn’t impact vehicle operation. Why do we say this task is more complicated than it used to be? Well, in the old days, the worst thing that could happen if you changed out a battery without taking precautionary steps was that you would lose your radio presets. But, armed with your trusty Booster Pac or Jump-N-Carry jump starter and a simple accessory, you can make this now complicated task more manageable. As vehicle technology changes, even a task that used to be simple and straightforward just isn’t that easy any longer. Then, the mercury drops and suddenly your battery just can’t give your car what it needs any longer. You might be cruising along with your battery getting the job done and things seem just fine. This device can also power petrol and diesel engines up to 9500cc.Winter often means dead battery season. Ideal for 6V, 12V, and 24V vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, SUVs, and large agricultural and commercial vehicles.
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