Lincoln BAGM-94RH7-800 Battery

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Vehicles require constant battery power for systems like control unit memory and continuous operation. Disconnecting the battery can disrupt these systems and potentially trigger power door locks. To avoid issues, use a memory-saver, a device plugged into the cigarette lighter and connected to an auxiliary battery, maintaining codes and power for essential circuits. When disconnecting the battery, detach the cable from the negative terminal and isolate it.

Maintaining your vehicle's battery is crucial for reliable starts. Follow safety precautions: turn off engine and accessories, disconnect negative terminal, and work in a well-ventilated area. Inspect for damage, corrosion, and loose connections. Clean with baking soda solution, avoiding spills. Check tray and clamp. Relearn PCM's strategy if cables were disconnected. Remove corrosion with water and baking soda solution, prime and paint corroded parts. Use slow-rate charger for discharged battery, avoiding high amperage chargers. Rapid boost charges sparingly. Charging time varies, trickle charger takes 12-16 hours.

When working with batteries, you should always turn off the engine and accessories and disconnect the negative battery terminal before servicing. Additionally, battery maintenance should be performed in a well-ventilated area since batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas. It is also important to wear protective gear like safety glasses and gloves due to the corrosive sulfuric acid in the battery's electrolyte.

Remove the battery hold-down clamp and carefully lift out the heavy battery.

You may need to remove the air filter housing to access the battery tray.

Memory-savers are devices that can be used to avoid cutting off power to certain systems when the battery is disconnected. They are plugged into the cigarette lighter and connected to a spare battery, providing sufficient current to maintain audio unit security codes, PCM memory, and power to always hot circuits such as the clock and radio memory circuits.