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Rainbow1616 · 07-23-2017, 09:47 AM

I just bought a new battery for my 2011 SS because it is getting old and doesn't start quite as fast as it use to.
My question is can I connect a battery via jumper cables to the front of the car then carefully remove the battery in the rear and replace it? Yes I know the cables will still be live I must be careful but I really don't feel like resetting everything.
Has anyone tried this?

spyderbuddy · 07-23-2017, 11:05 AM

I just removed mine, and replaced. didn't have to reset anything

christianchevell · 07-23-2017, 11:19 AM

your presets will still be there in memory the only thing you have to change is time and date.

swampcritter · 07-23-2017, 12:09 PM

They make a thing for that. You put a 9 volt battery in it and plug it in your cig lighter and it keeps all your presets. Lot safer than jumper cables

Spurshot · 07-23-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I just bought a new battery for my 2011 SS because it is getting old and doesn't start quite as fast as it use to.
My question is can I connect a battery via jumper cables to the front of the car then carefully remove the battery in the rear and replace it? Yes I know the cables will still be live I must be careful but I really don't feel like resetting everything.
Has anyone tried this?

I would not do that.

CamaroFred · 07-23-2017, 12:52 PM

It will reset all your emission monitors. If you have an emission test due soon, do that first. It can take some time and miles for a couple of them to go to Ready again.

You may have to re-index your windows. Your TPMS may all be blank until you drive for a few blocks.
That's all I remember doing. The radio was fine.

I wouldn't use a battery if you decide to keep things powered. A trickle charger like a Battery Tender should do it.

Frisbey · 07-23-2017, 05:42 PM

I just did it last fall,
Connected a battery tender to the cables before removing them from the old battery,
No issues at all, easy peasy

Rainbow1616 · 07-23-2017, 07:30 PM

Wasn't bad at all. I used a battery tender per your suggestions. I just have to take the old one back and get My $18 core deposit back.

07-23-2017, 09:47 AM	#1
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,372	Replacing Battery question I just bought a new battery for my 2011 SS because it is getting old and doesn't start quite as fast as it use to. My question is can I connect a battery via jumper cables to the front of the car then carefully remove the battery in the rear and replace it? Yes I know the cables will still be live I must be careful but I really don't feel like resetting everything. Has anyone tried this?

07-23-2017, 11:19 AM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	your presets will still be there in memory the only thing you have to change is time and date. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

07-23-2017, 12:52 PM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	It will reset all your emission monitors. If you have an emission test due soon, do that first. It can take some time and miles for a couple of them to go to Ready again. You may have to re-index your windows. Your TPMS may all be blank until you drive for a few blocks. That's all I remember doing. The radio was fine. I wouldn't use a battery if you decide to keep things powered. A trickle charger like a Battery Tender should do it. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-23-2017, 11:05 AM	#2
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,474 View My Garage	I just removed mine, and replaced. didn't have to reset anything

07-23-2017, 12:09 PM	#4
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 374	They make a thing for that. You put a 9 volt battery in it and plug it in your cig lighter and it keeps all your presets. Lot safer than jumper cables

07-23-2017, 05:42 PM	#7
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	I just did it last fall, Connected a battery tender to the cables before removing them from the old battery, No issues at all, easy peasy

07-23-2017, 07:30 PM	#8
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,372	Wasn't bad at all. I used a battery tender per your suggestions. I just have to take the old one back and get My $18 core deposit back.