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Changing/Cleaning Battery

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by tnbndr, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. Sep 29, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    tnbndr

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    Do I have to worry about how long I keep the terminals unhooked while changing or cleaning the battery in my 2012 Tundra?
    Do those 9V backfeed through the power ports work? or is it even needed?

    TIA
     
    tnbndr, Sep 29, 2018
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  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    wh4x4

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    I was wondering the same thing. I was going to disconnect the battery to clean the terminals. Did you unhook the battery?
     
    wh4x4, Dec 16, 2018
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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    15whtrd

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    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    I was having issues with my battery corroding in the first year I owned it. I cleaned them up with baking soda and water. Then install those cheap green and red felt washers underneath the terminals. It completely stopped the corroding process. I didn’t even lose my radio settings. I also added some battery terminal protectant. Dielectric grease should work or Vaseline. Can’t remember if it was on the tundra or the other cars but I did lose trip A and B memory.
     
    15whtrd, Dec 16, 2018
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