There are two approaches to installing a battery disconnect. Electrical experts say either way is valid, and point out advantages/disadvantages to each approach. Install the disconnect switch on the ...

There may come a time when you need to disconnect your car battery, whether to prevent damage, perform maintenance, or replace it altogether. Disconnecting a car battery is a relatively simple process ...

Jesse Rodriguez, Las Vegas, NV. I have a 1970 Mustang hardtop that has been in the family for a long time and now I'm getting my turn at it. My dad used to race it at the drags so we got it running ...

Do not disconnect the positive (+) battery cable first! A slip of the wrench here creates a direct short to ground. Think instantaneous arc welder. The negative () cable is the ground cable; it is ...

Before disconnecting the battery cables on cars with alarms or theft-deterrent radios, know the manufacturer’s code. You’ll need it to restart the system, says “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to ...

Q: Can I use my 12-volt power pack, via the cigarette lighter socket, to supply power while I change batteries? If the lighter socket is key activated, can I turn on the key while I change the battery ...

If you’re planning a vacation or looking to get away and perhaps escape a frigid winter, there’s one thing you should never forget to do to your car before you leave. If you do happen to forget, it ...

Automotive and truck component supplier Delphi Corp. said interest is growing in Battery Disconnect Safety Devices or BDSDs, not only in cars but also in commercial vehicles Automotive and truck ...