What happens to the Shelby GT tune when you unplug the battery terminal?

[blueshawk]

This is a dumb question but I have to ask:

 

What happens if you unplug the battery terminals? Does the Shelby GT tune remain in the computer or does it revert back to the factory GT tune?

 

I guessing the Shelby GT tune remains (it would be stupid if it didn't) but the "learning how you drive" parameters probably reset.

 

anyone know?

[mywickedshelby]

Unplugged my battery to have a little weld done 2 weeks ago.....computer was fine afterwards.

Lost presets on AM/FM radio.......but satelitte radio settings stayed set....that was only impact I detected.

[Michael Morris]

This is a dumb question but I have to ask:

 

What happens if you unplug the battery terminals? Does the Shelby GT tune remain in the computer or does it revert back to the factory GT tune?

 

I guessing the Shelby GT tune remains (it would be stupid if it didn't) but the "learning how you drive" parameters probably reset.

 

anyone know?

 

the car shouldnt lose anything but the presets on the radio. the rest is stores in the computer and i have no idea how long the car would have to sit without power to lose its memory.

michael morris

[MattInDetroit]

The tune is held in an EPROM and isn't effected by the loss of external power.

[SGT1171]

A question regarding winter storage. Should the battery be left connected? pros & cons

 

Also anymore input about how to keep mice, etc. out of the car? Mothballs? or anything better (less smell).

 

Thanks.

[SGT2666]

A question regarding winter storage. Should the battery be left connected? pros & cons

 

Also anymore input about how to keep mice, etc. out of the car? Mothballs? or anything better (less smell).

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

Connect the car to a Battery Tender.

[Michael Morris]

A question regarding winter storage. Should the battery be left connected? pros & cons

 

Also anymore input about how to keep mice, etc. out of the car? Mothballs? or anything better (less smell).

 

Thanks.

 

make sure to put something in the gas to keep it from going bad. think its called Sta-bild or something very close. you can put a cat inside your car for the winter, they will keep the mice out but the smell will kill you

michael morris

[SGT1171]

All grins :rolleyes: !! Other suggestions welcomed as well

[jaydub Mach1]

All grins :rolleyes: !! Other suggestions welcomed as well

 

 

Move to California.

 

Just kidding. I wouldn't wish that on anyone!!!

[stump_breaker]

All grins :rolleyes: !! Other suggestions welcomed as well

 

I would use Naphthalene around the outside of the car to keep out the vermin.....

aka moth balls

[shelbydream1]

I would use Naphthalene around the outside of the car to keep out the vermin.....

aka moth balls

 

 

bounce dryer sheets inside is supposed to help also

[SGT1171]

bounce dryer sheets inside is supposed to help also

 

Thanks Stump and Shelbydream 1. I think I'll do both of these. Sounds like it will keep the mothball smell out of the car. And provide insurance inside. what the heck!

[MattInDetroit]

A question regarding winter storage. Should the battery be left connected? pros & cons

 

Also anymore input about how to keep mice, etc. out of the car? Mothballs? or anything better (less smell).

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

I saw this at a car storage facility...killer!

 

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm/...d/3962/sc/15049

 

This is how to do it!

 

:rolleyes:

[SGT1171]

Thanks Matt.

[RogerS]

The battery tender is the best assurance for maintaining battery life out there today. I have been using one for over 6 years. I beilieve it actually extends battery life due to maintaing a consistant charge which is monitored by a computer chip to send it into a trickle when a full charge is not needed. You never have a partially discharged battery so there is no strain, hence longer life. It was the best $50 I have spent on any car in years.

[SGT1171]

Yes, I've heard a lot of good things about these also. I like the idea fo keeping the battery connected and charged.

[SGT2666]

I saw this at a car storage facility...killer!

 

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm/...d/3962/sc/15049

 

This is how to do it!

 

:rolleyes:

 

 

That is too funny :D

[Michael Morris]

battery tender is a great idea, but really dont forget to put something in the fuel because it will go bad and run like crap.

michael morris

[RogerS]

Your right Michael. Fuel Stabilizer. Just before I put the car up for the winter I add a bottle at the gas statiion and then fill the tank. Good to go for the spring.

[SGT1171]

Yes, will include the fuel stabalizer. Only 2 months until storage time!!

 

Uhh!

[RogerS]

Yes, will include the fuel stabalizer. Only 2 months until storage time!!

 

Uhh!

 

 

No kidding. I hope I get mine prior to the first snow fall.............. :huh: Now that would just not be right