Do you all really disconnect the battery before every install?

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

Trust me when I tell you that cutting down time on installs is the least of my worries. I was not out to make a point really was just curious

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

Sounds like you're trying to fight that it's a BAD thing to unhook the battery bro? While you may see it as inconvenience, it certainly doesn't do any damage, merely minimizes the risk of damage. What is the harm in taking an extra precaution that takes a few seconds?

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

No harm at all I just think it an unnecessary step

 

[ColterDC 10+ year member]

I have helped on over a thousand threads and fixed dozens of vehicles that a disconnected battery would have prevented. My advice is intended to help people perform safe installations and minimize the chance for error or problems.

What keep_hope_alive says should be considered the final word. The man knows his stuff.

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

No harm at all I just think it an unnecessary step

That is assuming someone executes every step of the install perfectly. But how do they get to that point? By practicing. Hopefully with the battery disconnected until they have reached the point of perfection.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Installer competency does not mean everything will work right the first time so the need to test wires with the battery connected is a real possibility. Metering wires for alarm or remote start installation is easiest completed when the battery is still connect however in most cases not impossible with it disconnected

don't get me wrong, i agree with most of what you've said. i don't want this to be a bashing session. it really should have just been a thread where people state what they do and no one comments. sorry i singled you out.

i just caution you when providing general advice that a novice will follow. you and i probably agree that someone who will not be careful or does not understand electricity should not be stripping and connecting live wires. and i assume you and i have both repaired installations where the original installer damaged gear or blew fuses as a result of shorting out live wires.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

never have...Don't like reseting the hu/clock

Just watch what you're doing

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

No worries. If you had seen some of the nonsense I've fixed over the years you would be shocked