Battery Removal? FIT

[polecat73]

I plan to store my '09 Fit in an unheated barn to keep it out of winter salt. I want to remove the battery. Any danger in doing so? Will I mess up a few computers (or something) by leaving power off the system for about 6 months? This was a big problem on my VW Diesel Bug. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

[kenchan]

if you have power in your barn you can hook up a battery manager and keep the battery in top shape. actually i have my hobby cars always hooked up to them during the week since i only drive them on the weekends.
they too hibernate in the winter.


you can get battery managers from amazon for like $30.

as for removing the battery... not sure.

[kenchan]

here's the one ive been using for many years... read the reviews too.

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

[polecat73]

No power and no heat in the barn! I do need to remove my Fit's battery (tiny thing). This is no problem for my '64 Studebaker (no computers), but it was for my '98 New Beetle Diesel (lots of computers). My question is: will I have problems with my '09 Fit's computers in the spring when I put the battery back in? Will I have to drag it to the dealer to re-program computers as I had to do with my NB Diesel? Will the Fit's going without power for 6 months in storage have and ill effects on the car? Thanks for your reply, Kenchan.

[Black3sr]

Wuss. Drive it in the winter.

Serious give a dealer a call and ask them.

[shazaam]

far as i know you'd be fine...may need a new battery in the spring unless yer trickle charging it. all i can think of it doing is resetting the ecu n it relearns stuff.

[awptickes]

No you won't have any issues. All you need to do is the idle re-learn.

My dad does this on his 09 Fit when he leaves for business trips. The longest he ever went was a 6 week trip, there were no issues.

[Vanishing Point]

Here is a general list for long term storage, some do not apply, but you get the idea. Do put the battery on a battery Tender once you have it removed.

Re: LONG TERM STORAGE
Storage Checklist:
Drain and flush the radiator, refill with new antifreeze.
Place a cover of some kind over the radiator overflow line, bugs will make a home there and plug the line.
Change the Engine Oil and filter. Used oil is acidic and may harm your engine over a long period of time.
Lubricate all the grease fittings, the door, hood & trunk hinges.
Top off the gas tank, add fuel stablizer. If the gas tank has a vent line, be sure to cover it.
Cover the ends of the exhaust to prevent critters from making a home in the exhaust.
Remove the aircleaner and cover the top of the carb with light plastic and then reinstall the aircleaner.
Remove the battery and store it away from the car.
Put a light coat of wax on the paint and chrome.
Clean the interior of the car and apply vinyl protectant.
Adding moth balls (every where), a open box of baking soda and some rat poison in the car to deter rodent making it their home.
Use a rubber lubricant on the door and trunk seals.
Put the car on jack stands just high enough that the tires do not touch the ground.
Make sure you release the hand or parking brake.
Cover the car with quality car cover. Be sure the cover does not go all the way to the floor or ground, it is important for air to circulate under the car.
If you are worried about theft, remove the rotor from the distributor and store it with the keys.
Place a copy of the storage checklist in the glove box to use when you remove the car from storage.

When you are ready to remove from storage:
Reinstall battery.
Remove the cover on the carb and radiator oveflow line.
Reinstall the rotor in the distributor.
Drain the engine oil, replace the oil filter and make sure you fill the ne oil filter with some oil before placing back into its location.
Fill the engine with oil.
Check the dip stick to verify that the oil is flowing freely onto the engine.
Drain your cooling system completely and replace with new cooling mixture.
Remove the bag from the air intake, remove the air intake and check the trottle body for any rust, there shouldn't be any, prime the trottle body by putting about 2 ounces of gasoline directly.
Place the air intake back properly,
Move the key from lock to just where you can hear the fuel pump working do this at least 10 times and try starting at the 11th time.
Only turn on for about 10 seconds and turn it off, check your oil level and top up.
Now you can turn it on and go for a ride making sure to test your brakes by doing a few go and stops at slow speed before you decide to go far.

[hkfooey]

That's excellent advise for every car/bike in our garage! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Here is a general list for long term storage, some do not apply, but you get the idea. Do put the battery on a battery Tender once you have it removed.

Re: LONG TERM STORAGE
Storage Checklist:
Drain and flush the radiator, refill with new antifreeze.
Place a cover of some kind over the radiator overflow line, bugs will make a home there and plug the line.
Change the Engine Oil and filter. Used oil is acidic and may harm your engine over a long period of time.
Lubricate all the grease fittings, the door, hood & trunk hinges.
Top off the gas tank, add fuel stablizer. If the gas tank has a vent line, be sure to cover it.
Cover the ends of the exhaust to prevent critters from making a home in the exhaust.
Remove the aircleaner and cover the top of the carb with light plastic and then reinstall the aircleaner.
Remove the battery and store it away from the car.
Put a light coat of wax on the paint and chrome.
Clean the interior of the car and apply vinyl protectant.
Adding moth balls (every where), a open box of baking soda and some rat poison in the car to deter rodent making it their home.
Use a rubber lubricant on the door and trunk seals.
Put the car on jack stands just high enough that the tires do not touch the ground.
Make sure you release the hand or parking brake.
Cover the car with quality car cover. Be sure the cover does not go all the way to the floor or ground, it is important for air to circulate under the car.
If you are worried about theft, remove the rotor from the distributor and store it with the keys.
Place a copy of the storage checklist in the glove box to use when you remove the car from storage.

When you are ready to remove from storage:
Reinstall battery.
Remove the cover on the carb and radiator oveflow line.
Reinstall the rotor in the distributor.
Drain the engine oil, replace the oil filter and make sure you fill the ne oil filter with some oil before placing back into its location.
Fill the engine with oil.
Check the dip stick to verify that the oil is flowing freely onto the engine.
Drain your cooling system completely and replace with new cooling mixture.
Remove the bag from the air intake, remove the air intake and check the trottle body for any rust, there shouldn't be any, prime the trottle body by putting about 2 ounces of gasoline directly.
Place the air intake back properly,
Move the key from lock to just where you can hear the fuel pump working do this at least 10 times and try starting at the 11th time.
Only turn on for about 10 seconds and turn it off, check your oil level and top up.
Now you can turn it on and go for a ride making sure to test your brakes by doing a few go and stops at slow speed before you decide to go far.

[theFITMASTER]

Originally Posted by hkfooey

That's excellent advise for every car/bike in our garage! Thanks!

carb and "trottle" body?