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Shut off switch by 85fieroguy
Started on: 09-06-2015 12:18 PM
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Report this Post09-06-2015 12:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 85fieroguySend a Private Message to 85fieroguyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Why can I not find a shut off switch for the side mounted terminal battery ??? Tired of un screwing the + cable during storage and then retightening it to run the car. I only see top post battery shut offs at Pep Boys, O'Reillys, Auto Zone etc. Any ideas ???
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Report this Post09-06-2015 01:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for steve308Send a Private Message to steve308Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
amazon.com has just short of a bunch of options ----
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Report this Post09-06-2015 01:49 PM Click Here to See the Profile for dobeySend a Private Message to dobeyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Why are you unscrewing the postive side anyway? You should be disconnecting the negative side of the battery first.
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Report this Post09-06-2015 03:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for tsharkSend a Private Message to tsharkEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
The positive side is easier to get to.

This is the one I used: Side Post Battery Master Disconnect Switch
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Report this Post09-06-2015 03:13 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 85fieroguySend a Private Message to 85fieroguyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
THANKS GUYS..found the item on Ebay and Amazon. Must be the 92* heat here in Chicago and finally getting the exhaust headers done. me think I'm loosing my mind.
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Report this Post09-06-2015 06:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for dobeySend a Private Message to dobeyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by tshark:
The positive side is easier to get to.


Well, the electronics don't care which is easier to get to. It's not a positive ground system. The negative cable should be disconnected first, for your own safety, and the safety of the electronics.
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Report this Post09-06-2015 06:43 PM Click Here to See the Profile for thesameguySend a Private Message to thesameguyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Indeed. Typically considered unwise to remove only the positive cable.
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Report this Post09-06-2015 08:57 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RCRSend a Private Message to RCREdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Pretty sure the electronics don't really care either way. Disconnecting the negative first prevents one from shorting a wrench to the chassis when removing the positive side. Doing that with the negative attached makes big sparks and melts a good wrench.

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Originally posted by RCR:

Pretty sure the electronics don't really care either way. Disconnecting the negative first prevents one from shorting a wrench to the chassis when removing the positive side. Doing that with the negative attached makes big sparks and melts a good wrench.

Bob


The electrics might care a little less in the Fiero… until you touch the wrench to a ground. But you'll feel it too.
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Report this Post09-06-2015 10:58 PM Click Here to See the Profile for jscott1Send a Private Message to jscott1Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
If you use an insulated wrench to remove the positive terminal no bad things will happen. But Lawyers will always advise to remove the negative first to avoid lawsuits.
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Report this Post09-07-2015 11:47 AM Click Here to See the Profile for rogergarrisonSend a Private Message to rogergarrisonEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
They make a shut off for top and side mounted posts. You just turn a green knob to 'disconnect' it. Some even have a small wire with like a 5amp fuse to keep your ECM/radio presets while disconnected. You can also get a race car shut off switch from Summit or Jegs...their required on race cars. You can mount it like under the seat or dash.
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Report this Post09-07-2015 05:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Dennis LaGruaSend a Private Message to Dennis LaGruaEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
IMO, best cut off switches are those where the battery ground cable runs to them (then to engine ground) and the switch is solidly mounted to a bracket. Those types of switches are NRA legal. Never had good luck with battery mount switches. With time they can work intermittently. If you regularly use the switch for anti-theft applications, you can put a fuse holder and 20 a fuse across it to keep the PCM from resetting. The engine will not start and will blow the fuse if you try but it can be a theft deterrent.

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Report this Post09-10-2015 01:15 AM Click Here to See the Profile for DragonSend a Private Message to DragonEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I like using battery tenders

Keep them on most my cars and jet skis

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Report this Post09-10-2015 06:46 AM Click Here to See the Profile for hyperv6Send a Private Message to hyperv6Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
http://www.summitracing.com...ord=battery%20switch

Here is what I use. Better for the car, better for the battery and better for you.

http://www.summitracing.com...&kr=battery%20tender
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Report this Post09-11-2015 10:29 AM Click Here to See the Profile for DragonSend a Private Message to DragonEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
For out Optima Batteries I use CTEK Manual-mus-4.3

http://smartercharger.com

the battery tenders do not always work on gel sel batteries


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Report this Post09-11-2015 12:56 PM Click Here to See the Profile for darbysanSend a Private Message to darbysanEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
They make a remote battery disconnect, that can be set to automatically disconnect the battery after a certain period of rest, or when the battery reaches a certain voltage. Can be turned on/'off remotely, or with a switch in the car. Check on Amazon- they have several different models.
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