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Battery replacement question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bernard, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. Aug 27, 2010 at 11:29 PM
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    Bernard

    Bernard [OP] Member

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    Hiya! I just bought a used 2003 Tacoma extended cab...and the next morning when I tried to start it, I got the dreaded starter solenoid click. I put a trickle charger on the battery for 2 hours, and afterward it started right up. After sitting unmoved in the driveway for four hours, when I tried to start it again, the battery was too weak to start the engine.
    My question is this. If I change the battery, are there security codes for the radio which will need to be input for the radio to work again? The reason I ask is that I had a Honda wagon previously, and it was necessary to do this when the battery was disconnected.
    Thanks in advance for any advice! :)
     
  2. Aug 28, 2010 at 2:21 AM
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    Manlaan

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    Although my factory radio was already replaced by the time I got my truck, in looking through the factory service manual, I dont see anything about an unlock code. Also, in the months that I've been here, I dont ever remember reading about anyone having their radio lock up if the battery is disconnected, so I think you'll be good.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    You'll be fine there are no "codes" as you speak of, if anything you'll just loose your preset radio stations.
     

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