Car Was Running Without Battery Connection....
03-13-2016, 05:33 AM
#11
Seems like a useful sticker!
-- Chuck
03-13-2016, 08:52 AM
#12
Thread Starter
03-13-2016, 10:24 AM
#13
How on earth did the car run? Terminals must have been touching the posts, because the positive supplies power to the fuse box.
03-13-2016, 11:15 AM
#14
Thread Starter
I have no idea, but it must be possible. The cables were several inches away from the battery terminals so they weren't even close to touching, as I have a small aftermarket battery.
03-13-2016, 02:15 PM
#15
the fuse box cable is still attached to the positive terminal regardless if its connected to the battery, so it would still receive power supply from the alternator
03-13-2016, 05:34 PM
#17
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03-13-2016, 05:51 PM
#18
you got lucky the positive didn't hit the fame and short out but it didn't so it's all good. the battery is only needed to start the car. all cars will stay running with out the batter wouldn't damage a thing. I some times swap out batteries with the car running so you don't lose any presets or learned memory.(not recommended)
03-13-2016, 06:00 PM
#19
Thread Starter
you got lucky the positive didn't hit the fame and short out but it didn't so it's all good. the battery is only needed to start the car. all cars will stay running with out the batter wouldn't damage a thing. I some times swap out batteries with the car running so you don't lose any presets or learned memory.(not recommended)
03-14-2016, 07:44 AM
#20
Probably not an issue with your battery, and I'm sure you know better, but I've seen some cases crack at the posts from overtightening the terminals. I think the posts are made of lead.