Thank you for this great video, very useful, i have a mercedes 250gla, someone told me to use this system when going away for long time, Im a bit scared about being electrocuted when handling the battery, is it safe? Thanks
Thanks for your question! No, you typically don't need to disconnect a new car battery if you're going on vacation for 3 weeks. However, you could connect it to a trickle charger to maintain the battery. Remember, at Youcanic, we're here to empower you to feel confident and save money on car maintenance. You can visit our website, www.youcanic.com, for more useful guides, free resources, and our specific Youcanic scanner. We are here to support you on your car ownership journey!
I've left my battery as is 3-4 mos many times, come back jump start no problem, Obviously it loose life/weak. Looks easy. Get nervous messy around under my car hood.
I’m no mechanic but it clearly depends on the surrounding temperature and age of the battery. I’ve come back to a dead battery even after a month, let alone 4 months.
I did that now my key fob works sometimes put a new battery in the fob it didnt solve the issue my fob is in mint condition any idea what the problem is
Hi, I have a question I’m leaving for 4 months and a mechanic told me to disconnect only the negative cable of my merceds 250 gla, I’m a bit nervous cause fear of being electrecuted, been ready some scary messages, I bought an insulated spanner and will be wearing some rubber gloves, can anyone reassure me? Thanks
Hello, I have A 2014 Nissan altima so disconnecting a the negative as I have my trunk damaged so I don’t want the battery to die,is it ok to take the negative off all the time I’m at like work or at a store,is it safe?it’s literally the only option till the trunk is fixed or somehow get the trunk sensor to go off????
I removed the negative terminal of my battery the following day I had check engine light on . What could cause it please I need your support and advice
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@@YOUCANIC thank you very much i have been having sleepless night for some time now because of this check engine light i just relocated to Ireland from Nigeria some one deceived me to buy the car not knowing that i cannot use my Africa driving lance's in ireland i got stocked and the guy had small issue with the car bolls joint wish i just fixed. since i cannot drive with nigeria liencec i have to park the car for some time and keep warming it every two day .
@@Cobe1976 Let’s see…homeless person may use it for shelter, interior and items left in car can be stolen, vandalized, the car can be stolen without a key. Opened vehicle left unattended invites all sorts of issues.
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Most cars will discharge the battery partially in that time but not enough for the car not to start. Unless there is a parasitic draw. If you want to be safe and have a car that starts I would recommend to disconnect.
I went out of town for 5 days I disconnect my negative terminal and when I get back to turn in my truck it start acting weird and having a lot of issues, how it’s that?
@@johnbravo7689 running rough, misfiring ,map sensor code, but I read that it needs a cycle drive to get ecm memory restore, it happens to me 2 times already, but I drove it around as always and it went out
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Hi there, thanks for your positive feedback! At Youcanic, our mission is to empower car owners like you, offering useful guides, free resources, and our powerful YOUCANIC scanner. Feel free to explore our resources and let's make car maintenance a breeze together! Need more help? You can always reach out on our site at www.youcanic.com. We also have factory repair manuals available for that extra level of detail. We're here to support you every step of the way on your car ownership journey! Keep tuning in for more tips and tricks!
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I’ll just need to do this for a few days until I can get her wiring fixed a console light stays on and it will drain the battery unless I disconnect until I can get it serviced 🤦🏽♂️
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For that reason I've never not once touched a car battery myself or with a tool, I've always let somebody else do it so I don't fear being shocked. I like myself alive.
Would this be okay if I just take the negative off and have it sit for 6+ months? Will be storing my vehicle for the winter this week until May 2024.
Yes totally. If you don't battery will be dead in 6 months.
Thank you for this great video, very useful, i have a mercedes 250gla, someone told me to use this system when going away for long time, Im a bit scared about being electrocuted when handling the battery, is it safe? Thanks
12 volt won't electricute anyone.
Thank you for the video. What if 8-9 months? If I disconnect my battery, will it be depleted?
Wow thanks I been taking off the positive 😢
I did this to my sisters new Audi q3 and I fried it 😢 never heard of this beforw
@@alexp7842lol your fried
@@legndgrape5188 yezzir
I was also doing de positive off ...
Do I need to disconnect a new battery if going on vacation for 3 weeks?
Thanks for your question! No, you typically don't need to disconnect a new car battery if you're going on vacation for 3 weeks. However, you could connect it to a trickle charger to maintain the battery. Remember, at Youcanic, we're here to empower you to feel confident and save money on car maintenance. You can visit our website, www.youcanic.com, for more useful guides, free resources, and our specific Youcanic scanner. We are here to support you on your car ownership journey!
I've left my battery as is 3-4 mos many times, come back jump start no problem, Obviously it loose life/weak. Looks easy. Get nervous messy around under my car hood.
I’m no mechanic but it clearly depends on the surrounding temperature and age of the battery. I’ve come back to a dead battery even after a month, let alone 4 months.
Yeah, eventually that’ll kill the battery cell and you’ll need a new one.
Thanks that helps a lot
I did that now my key fob works sometimes put a new battery in the fob it didnt solve the issue my fob is in mint condition any idea what the problem is
Hi, I have a question I’m leaving for 4 months and a mechanic told me to disconnect only the negative cable of my merceds 250 gla, I’m a bit nervous cause fear of being electrecuted, been ready some scary messages, I bought an insulated spanner and will be wearing some rubber gloves, can anyone reassure me? Thanks
Same here 😭
I got electrocuted once haha. It started sparking LMFAO.
Hello, I have A 2014 Nissan altima so disconnecting a the negative as I have my trunk damaged so I don’t want the battery to die,is it ok to take the negative off all the time I’m at like work or at a store,is it safe?it’s literally the only option till the trunk is fixed or somehow get the trunk sensor to go off????
I removed the negative terminal of my battery the following day I had check engine light on . What could cause it please I need your support and advice
Thanks for reaching out! Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery may prompt the car's computer system to reset causing a check engine light. Often, it'll turn off after driving some distance, allowing the computer to recalibrate.
If the light persists, drop by Youcanic for further troubleshooting advice and recommendations. At www.youcanic.com, you'll find useful guides, free resources, our powerful YOUCANIC scanner and even factory repair manuals to support your car maintenance journey. We're here to help you feel confident under the hood.
@@YOUCANIC thank you very much i have been having sleepless night for some time now because of this check engine light i just relocated to Ireland from Nigeria some one deceived me to buy the car not knowing that i cannot use my Africa driving lance's in ireland i got stocked and the guy had small issue with the car bolls joint wish i just fixed. since i cannot drive with nigeria liencec i have to park the car for some time and keep warming it every two day .
When i get back, how can unlock the car if there's no battery?
You have the key to unlock the driver’s door.
Why bother locking it if it can’t be started?
@@Cobe1976
Let’s see…homeless person may use it for shelter, interior and items left in car can be stolen, vandalized, the car can be stolen without a key. Opened vehicle left unattended invites all sorts of issues.
Will the car alarm go off when disconnecting the battery?
I guess not, the power is gone after you disconnect the battery....
@@ewclam9 when connecting the battery again do I need to wear insulated gloves? Is it dangerous?
@@Mysticzen6 12v battery is not a strong voltage, but I guess it is always safer to wear protection in case there is any minor spark.
@@ewclam9 what about the retractable side mirrors? If I disconnect the battery they won’t be able to close?
@@Mysticzen6nope, no power at all once the battery’s disconnected unless there’s another power source
Is it okay to disconnect both?
Yes but not required ....it becomes an open circuit when u remove the black
Hi, i have a 3-year old car and will be going on vacation for a month. Do I need to do this as well?
Thanks for your inquiry! If your car is going to be sitting for a month while you are on vacation, it is a good idea to follow our guidance to ensure your vehicle remains in good condition. The YOUCANIC platform is here to make car maintenance easier for you with useful guides, free resources, and our robust YOUCANIC scanner.
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Thanks
Awesome!! 🍺
Will this work for FORD FIESTA PETROL 2006?????
Yes any car
What is defined as a long time? You mentioned 2-3 months... How about 2-3 weeks? Still recommend to disconnect?
Most cars will discharge the battery partially in that time but not enough for the car not to start. Unless there is a parasitic draw. If you want to be safe and have a car that starts I would recommend to disconnect.
@@YOUCANIC great, thank you!
My motors are regularly left for 10 weeks at a time. I always just jump in turn the key and away. Like it was driven yesterday
Will this worl for mazda 3, 2006 as well?
Yes it will work for any car.
What happend in start stop engine when if a turn off batery caps for 2 month
I went out of town for 5 days I disconnect my negative terminal and when I get back to turn in my truck it start acting weird and having a lot of issues, how it’s that?
what issues have you encountered?
@@johnbravo7689 running rough, misfiring ,map sensor code, but I read that it needs a cycle drive to get ecm memory restore, it happens to me 2 times already, but I drove it around as always and it went out
Thank you.
Don't you just love TH-cam?! 😁
I have a Toyota prius hybrid. I am not going to use it for 1 month. Is it recommended to remove negative 12v battery ?. Please reply. Thanks
Do we need to disconnect the battery for even 10 days also?
Cars are designed to not drain the battery in 10 days. But if there is a parasitic draw or you have a weak battery it could die in 10 days.
@@YOUCANIC Hello, sir! What is the most common thing than can causes the parasitic drain? Autoradio?
I disconnceted both. Is that ok ?
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Thank you!!!! 👍
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If the metal wrench touches the red terminal will you get shocked?
Possibly but not likley. Also prob wouldn’t kill you
The wrench will make a lot of Sparks but you shouldn't get electricuted.
Car batteries are only 12V (not EV), so it's not nearly enough to injure a person.
If you can’t tell positive from negative, maybe you shouldn’t touch it.
Lol! Very true😄
1:19 10 mm wrench
Disconnect only the negative or the positive and negative?
The Internet can’t agree on this so I don’t know what’s best. You guys know?
Negative only.. unless you are going to replace the battery, then you need to disconnect them both!
@@Raouf-Nahassia Thank you
thanks!
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Why don't you remove the red terminal?
There is no need too.
I’ll just need to do this for a few days until I can get her wiring fixed a console light stays on and it will drain the battery unless I disconnect until I can get it serviced 🤦🏽♂️
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Confusing
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I was under the impression that you might get zapped if doing this bare handed holding the metal wrench, but apparently not.
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For that reason I've never not once touched a car battery myself or with a tool, I've always let somebody else do it so I don't fear being shocked. I like myself alive.