lriff@psuvax.UUCP (Larry Riffle) (11/14/83)
I just finished installing a "maintenance free" battery in my '77 Celica. Since there are no fill caps I can't connect the sensor for the low battery light. Now its on all the time. I would like to leave the other lights working and just disable the battery warning. Any suggestions?? Its not quite as simple as just shorting it out, the light is normally on and requires a current (normally from the sensor in the battery) to turn it off. Thanks Larry Riffle allegra!psuvax!lriff UUCP rbd at psuvm BITNET
filed01@abnjh.UUCP (H. Silbiger) (11/17/83)
I have solved the low battery electrolyte warning signal problem in my 76 Corolla and 81 Mazda as follows: Remove the cell cover from one bank of cells; Plug two of the cell fill holes with rubber stoppers (lab type); Adapt the sensor to the third hole. Make sure a opening for venting is left. This has worked fine for at least five years. Another solution, which I did not take, was to buy a replacement battery from your dealer at a ridiculous price. By the way, if you ever need warranty service on your battery, be sute to remove the adaptors and replace the original cover. HRSilbiger AT&T-IS Morristown