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Dave_Lucas (Dave_Lucas)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 12:55 pm: | 
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Hello,
I need to attach my rear bumper that I am making for my DII and do some tack welding with it bolted to the DII to make sure I am getting my angles correct, I plan on disconnecting the battery so I do not cause problems with the electronics of the DII but prior to doing so I have a few questions.
1. Does the DII require you to put in the radio code after unhooking the battery? If so, where do I get the radio code and how do I go about resetting it?
2. Is there anything else I should know prior to disconnecting the battery on my 2001 DII?
3. Is there anything else I should do prior to welding to keep the DII safe?
Thanks, |
muskyman
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 03:11 pm: |
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yes you will need to reprogram the security protected radio, the code should be on a piece of paper that is hopefully in your owners manual book possible in a seperate handout that explains the radio
always disconnect the negative cable on the battery first and reconnect it last.
as far as precautions , when ever connecting a battery or jump starting a ECU controlled car/truck turn on the heater blower motor to the high setting before making the connection. the blower motor can easily absorb any voltage spikes that may cause problems with the ECU
as far as welding, always place the ground as close to the area to be welded as you can.
have a good weekend |
Dave_Lucas (Dave_Lucas)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 04:55 pm: |
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I purchased the DII used and did not get the code, is there anywhere else that I can get it from?
Great tip on the blower motor, I guess I have just been lucky up to this point.
Thanks Musky, |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 05:02 pm: |
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you can call the dealer and they should have the code on file. |
Brian Lewis (Thejekyll)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 09:41 pm: |
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Dave,
No need to worry about un hooking the battery on a DII. The DII's do not have a radio code to reset like the DI's. I have unhooked my battery numerous times for hours with no problems, the only thing you have to change is the celcius/ farinheit on the temp. control It defaults to celcius.
Brian |
metricguru
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 10:38 pm: |
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why change it, SI measurements are a standard throughout the world, even the US is metric, didn't you know? |
Erik G. Burrows (Erik)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 10:38 pm: |
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My DII has a radio code, as it is printed out on all of my service reciepts, but I have never had to enter it into the radio, even after extended disconnects.
One other thing to note: At least on the DII, if you disconnect the battery for more than 30 minutes, the engine control computer resets, and has to re-learn the engine, and your driving style, so be nice to it for the next couple of days. |
streak
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 01:27 am: |
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The request for the radio code on reconnecting the battery is a programmable function of the radio. All radios in Disco II's here in South Africa are pre-programmed to ask for the code. Probably different in your country.
www.worst4x4.freeservers.com |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 07:03 am: |
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No reprogramming the radio on my 2001 SD model. I have spot-welded on the sliders. All I did was disconnect the battery.
Dean |
Kai Dussling (Kai)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 04:49 pm: |
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Along the same topic........
What are some concerns regarding welding on a vehicle with a fuel tank on board? What precautions should be taken to avoid sparking a fire?
Or is this something to worry about?
Kai |
Dave_Lucas (Dave_Lucas)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 08:03 pm: |
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Thanks for the input everyone,
Dave |
gordon sitts (Gsitts)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 09:56 pm: |
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I have never worried about welding on a vehicle with a computer...It seems to me the ignition spark creates a lot more electrical spikes than 70 volts from my welder, I only worry about setting fire to it since I have done this a time or to. My other worry is setting off the air bags but I haven't worried enough to do anything to protect them yet.
Just my .02 worth
Gordon |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 10:09 pm: |
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as far as preventing fire when welding I always have felt funny welding around gas tanks.
but I end up doing it pretty often fixing shock mounts and spring hangers and such.
what works well is having a stack of sheet metal pieces that you can bend and flex and protect key items such as fuel line ,brake lines,wires, rubber fuel filler lines...ect ect.
knowing where your blowing your slag with tourches and grinders is every bit as hairy.
i just try to set up correctly and think it through before diving in and striking an arc
most these welding fixes are 95% prep and set up 5% fireworks |
gordon sitts (Gsitts)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 04:06 pm: |
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Yeh and have you ever noticed how much better you weld when your in a comfortable position.
G |
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