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As far as the bolt by the radiator cap -- I just used an extension and a deep socket, no problems.
So last night I re-installed everything -- after having removed the plastic around the battery and readjusting the coolant hose bracket, everything is much cleaner now.
So, things do seem a bit better with it. However, I noticed in the service manual that after the ECM gets reset ('cause of the battery) there are a number of procedures that should be done, two of which are the Idle Learn Procedure (ILP) and the Crank Learn Procedure (CLP). These are a part of a number of "readiness codes" that are set in the ECM for emissions. The manual explains that if you turn the ignition to ON -- the MIL (check engine indicator) light should come on for fifteen seconds and then disappear, if it blinks five times before disappearing it means that one or more of the emissions "readiness" codes are not "complete." My MIL light blinks 5 times before going out -- anybody else's?
Fact is, these learn procedures are a PIA and I got to think that after a normal amount of driving these procedures would no longer be necessary. I mean, disconnecting your battery shouldn't require 2 hours of learn procedure work -- just doesn't make sense.
Any thoughts?
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