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Old 10-13-2007, 05:52 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by msqr
Thanks. Should I take the whole battery off or just disconnect the negative and leave the battery in? Where would I route the - wire if I leave it there.
You could leave the battery in and just tuck the wire off to the side (as long as it doesn't have any chance of touching the positive terminal).

However it is probably best to remove the battery, particularly if you aren't going to put a battery tender (automatic charger) on it. If a battery sits for a long time without being charged it will release corrosive gasses as it discharges. If this happens it is best that it happens away from your car.
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