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Old 12-12-2008 | 07:08 PM
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Default How to relocate Battery in an xA to the trunk?

I can't get the car to turn on when i install the battery in the trunk.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong but can someone do a write up and detailed pics.

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Old 12-13-2008 | 06:53 AM
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I wasnt planning on relocating my batt to the back but i was going to add another one. My stereo shop was going to do it.Ill see if i can convince them to let me get pics and a write up
Old 12-15-2008 | 09:26 PM
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Is it properly grounded somewhere? Is there a direct connection with your starter and fuse box? Why are you doing it, and do you have any photos dade?
Old 12-16-2008 | 05:34 AM
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So? Its dead, no lights or anything or it wont crank? Maybe hte wires are not heavy enough if its lights only.
Old 12-19-2008 | 01:59 AM
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If your running a battery to the back I highly suggest at least a 4-0awg make sure you have at least 1 fuse between the battery and your + cable to the engine ( I have 2one in the engine bay and one about 1/2 ft before the battery).... I had no problems converting it
Old 12-21-2008 | 09:54 PM
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im new to this,but can you do a write upand detailed s with pics on how to do it exactly.the radio turns on but the car wont start.
Old 12-21-2008 | 11:35 PM
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run a larger gauge battery cables
Old 12-22-2008 | 01:52 AM
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I agree with the thicker, heavier wires. I had an old mercedes diesel that needed a jump. It could not be jumped with standard cables as they arent heavy enough for enough poiwer to travel for it to crank, but ok to run the acessories.
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