Battery change using OBD ?

[Simon Barry]

Is there a procedure available to avoid coding loss when using an OBD scanner (Icarsoft) ?
I appreciate that Star does it.
I do not want to visit main dealer.

 

[LostKiwi]

How do you mean coding loss?

 

[Simon Barry]

Is there a procedure available to avoid coding loss when using an OBD scanner (Icarsoft) ?
I appreciate that Star does it.
I do not want to visit main dealer.

How do you mean coding loss?

Memory loss.
Inasmuch ability to store current memory & transmit it when new battery fitted.
Avoiding purchase of memory tool

 

[Blobcat]

Memory loss.
Inasmuch ability to store current memory & transmit it when new battery fitted.
Avoiding purchase of memory tool

Just connect another 12V battery to the connections under the bonnet when you change the battery to save on settings

(Just remember the +ve lead is still live when you take it off the old battery so don’t let it touch the.bodywork…)

 

[AMGeed]

The only possible memory loss when changing a battery without using the method in the above post is the windows and sunroof may need resetting.
A simple job if required.

 

[Chrishazle]

Whatever you do, do NOT connect a 12V battery to the OBD port, Halfrauds did that to my S204, cost 2 days of hassle and they had to refund the £175 it cost at my indie to undo the damage they'd done!!

 

[mattkh]

The only possible memory loss when changing a battery without using the method in the above post is the windows and sunroof may need resetting.
A simple job if required.

And the code for the Radio..????

 

[Blobcat]

And the code for the Radio..????

Been coded to the car for a number of years now, so shouldn't be required

 

[Simon Barry]

Thank you all for the helpful replies, points all taken, will proceed....