replacing the starter battery

[wotme]

Before I Googled "How to replace a Fiat Ducato starter battery" I was going to ask you guys "What the hell are all these terminals bolted on a plate connected to the positive battery post".
Not only did Google answer this question for me it explained that disconnecting the battery could upset a whole bunch of electronics including the ECU.
Various posts suggested connecting a back up battery to keep the circuit live while changing the batteries over, to be honest I don't think I'd feel comfortable doing this especially if it means I could mess up the ECU plus other expensive bits and bobs. I just wondered if anyone has removed a battery without using the above method and what happened, if anything.

 

[andy63]

When you think about it it's getti g pretty bad when you cant change the battery on a vehicle without a load of bother..

Can't help specifically with your make but some general points if you decide to have a go..
I know the transits are generally ok and usually things reset and return to normal after reconnection... if Google says the fiat is a problem you can usually get a small power pack that plugs into the 12v socket in the wan and that keeps the system live.. you just need to make sure you handle the disconnected battery leads carefully as they will be live..
Normally though if you give the ecu time to shut down properly ...say 15 mins before disconnecting have all doors and windows shut etc then disconnecting should be ok..again when you re connect give it time to boot up and have things as they were at shut down... ie all wi do we doors lights in same state..
Most radios nowadays dont usually need a code on reconnecting... but if they do you should have it with the handbook...or get it of a dealer or fiat forum if you don't have it and one is needed
Don't be alarmed at the funny noises on reconnection... quite often load of clicking sounds which die down fairly quickly..
Andy..

 

[Boringfrog]

Whip if off and connect new one within 85 seconds, you'll be fine.

 

[Stealaway]

I've had my 2012 Ducato disconnected for days when I had an airbag problem - no problem

 

[Ingwe]

I also found that disconnecting the old starter battery and connecting the new one had the effect of rectifying a fault on the radio (no sound even when disc playing) and also, the 'faulty' exterior temp. sensor in the mirror which was giving a continuous upward reading as I drove.

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[Euphony]

I swapped my Ducato battery out in March with no issues, just get the right one and it’s a quick “out/in”. I took a pic as reference to make sure everything went back exactly as it was. It took about 10 minutes start to finish.

 

[Calamaster]

Hi,
I have a Ducato 28 JTD 2006 and yes there are a load of connectors to the POSITVE side.
Make sure you have everything OFF and especially the Alarm. Then whip it off.
Make sure you get the correct Size / dimensions / Stud size / AMPAGE as per specification.
Reconnect as reverse procedure and check all is well.
Worked for me.

 

[Camping Gaza]

2016 Peugeot Boxer, follow the handbook advice, no problem just had to rest date and time on the radio from the radio panel.

 

[MisterB]

When i changed mine recently with one of the same size etc, i found the terminal on the battery positive was smaller than the original and i couldnt get it to clamp up. Removed the clamp and cut a section from the middle - sorted !!

 

[Techno]

Before I Googled "How to replace a Fiat Ducato starter battery" I was going to ask you guys "What the hell are all these terminals bolted on a plate connected to the positive battery post".
Not only did Google answer this question for me it explained that disconnecting the battery could upset a whole bunch of electronics including the ECU.
Various posts suggested connecting a back up battery to keep the circuit live while changing the batteries over, to be honest I don't think I'd feel comfortable doing this especially if it means I could mess up the ECU plus other expensive bits and bobs. I just wondered if anyone has removed a battery without using the above method and what happened, if anything.

What year is the Ducato

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[wotme]

Techno the year is 2007

 

[Techno]

Techno the year is 2007

That’s right on the cusp of change
IS yours under the bonnet or cab floor

 

[wotme]

Under the bonnet and not easy to work on. There's nothing of any help in the hand book.
I'm still reluctant to have a go even though the advice sounds positive

 

[TinaLes]

I have in the past had batteries changed in Tyre/battery places on my cars.
They always used a pair of wires with large crock clips to connect the new battery to the car before they disconnected the old one, makes sense as you dont have to reset anything, especially the radio code which is sometimes not mentioned in the hand book.
The temp connection wires dont have to be heavy duty anything to keep 12 VDC on the battery leads will do allowing the new battery to be connected and clamped up.
Good luck, you should be fine.
Les

 

[Techno]

OK Under the Bonnet.

Remove the battery clamps
Disconnect the negative cable and fasten it out of the way.
Drag the battery forwards towards you, there will be plenty of length on the positive to do this.
You can then get a spanner to the positive connection to loosen it. The fuse unit is just held with spikey spring steel hooks, pry them clear of the battery lip so it will lift clear
Install in reverse order

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[andynkim]

And while you have the battery out remove the battery tray and repair any rust underneath as on my last MH the tray and supports where quite crusty.

 

[swiftsteve]

I took mine out to charge it, when I put it back in, the fuel gauge was showing empty, fuel light on and yellow engine check light was on. After a bit of googling I found that I had to disconnect the battery for an hour to reset the ECU. Everything was fine after that.

 

[joka250]

My general advice on any vehicle is park it, remove key, take time for a cuppa and then undo negative connection first then positive, I like to wrap a small cloth around each leads terminal, then remove battery. Clean up battery compartment. Instal new battery, fit positive lead first then negative, make sure no accidental shorting. Don't like to put temporary supply to leads as easy to cause a short (that can blow ECU ). When installed have second cuppa then switch on and check all is good. Some radios need coding. Much of this unnecessary but it does cover most eventualities.