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Old 04-13-2013, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jeremym View Post
I was under the assumption that coding/programming was required no matter what? The computer(s) learn the discharge and charge rates of an aging battery and thus, "adapt" (zing!) to said battery. A new battery won't be fully charged and cause accelerated aging of it.
Registering is highly recommended so that the car forgets the discharge rate of the aging battery.

Coding is needed if a different Ah or type (e.g. AGM) is installed. The OP should try to match the existing battery specs (i.e. Ah, AGM or not, and CCA).
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