Battery change enquiry

**johno2004** · 18-05-2009 11:11 AM

Hi guys,

CVT 05 model.

Problem starting up car lately as this battery is about 4years old now so it's starting to play up.

ANy particular procedures to change the battery in the car?

Do I need to recalibrate the CVT after putting the new battery in?

Kind Regards,

Jonno

**Joe kickarse** · 18-05-2009 01:10 PM

Nah, just install the battery. Put it in D and just take it for a drive. Don't thrash it. It'll recalibrate itself.

Or find a long stretch of road. Drive up to 60km/h, and let it slow down itself without braking. If my memory is correct you need to do it 2-3times, then that's it.

**acura_ek1** · 10-11-2009 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Joe kickarse

Nah, just install the battery. Put it in D and just take it for a drive. Don't thrash it. It'll recalibrate itself.

Or find a long stretch of road. Drive up to 60km/h, and let it slow down itself without braking. If my memory is correct you need to do it 2-3times, then that's it.

I got a flat battery the other day, change the battery and everything works fine. Do i still have to go to the dealer to get the CVT recalibrate or i can do it myself? I did take the car for a drive shorty after the new battery was in but didnt remember if i slowed down without braking. Honda wants $55 to recalibrate how essential is this for the gearbox?

**stylzjhn** · 10-11-2009 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by johno2004

Hi guys,

CVT 05 model.

Problem starting up car lately as this battery is about 4years old now so it's starting to play up.

ANy particular procedures to change the battery in the car?

Do I need to recalibrate the CVT after putting the new battery in?

Kind Regards,

Jonno

It should be fine. I got the same year/model jazz as you and i replaced the battery almost 2 years ago. No calibration needed.

If you look at the user manual. It doesn't say anything about re-calibrating. The only thing that could be important is that it says "Whenever you disconnect the battery, start the engine in waiting more than ten seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON (II)"

So i guess just turn it on and let it idle for 10 seconds and it'll re-calibrate itself. I think you'll only need re-calibration if your engine(cvt) isn't running properly.

**Dreams** · 10-11-2009 12:14 PM

not true. if your car is manual then you wont feel the difference.

CVT if you cares about how the car feel, you can tell the transmission is jerky. especially on and off pedal in city driving. Do the 60kmh then coast it to a near stop it helps.

another note, FYI the power windows on driver's door wont work properly (auto down) that, will reset itself.

**stylzjhn** · 10-11-2009 03:06 PM

My car is cvt and it seemed fine after i changed the battery. Maybe i was lucky the cvt re-calibrated itself. But i had no problems after changing the battery. But best to do what Dreams said. Just to make sure your cars learns how to run properly :P