What will happen if I disconnect my battery?

[abimogen]

Bit of a silly question I know, but what will happen?
I've just got the car and dont have a radio code or anything. Bit worried about the throttle body re-adapting correctly. Should I be concerned about anything else?

Thanks

 

[neilA4]

you will have to put code in for the radio, think you can disable the code with vagcom before disconecting battery. Nothing else to worry about.

 

[abimogen]

Thanks.

I have Vagcom lite, can I do it through that?
Sorry, also forgot to say its a 98 1.8 n/a 20v, if that makes a difference.

 

[hades-]

it wont start ?

 

[abimogen]

Yeah, ok. Left myself open for that one!!

 

[hades-]

if you have remote keys you will have to match them back to work
your 1 touch windows will need resetting
radio maybe maybe not
clock date etc resetting
think thats about it
why do u need to disconnect battery

 

[abimogen]

How do I re-match the keys (actually only have one) and the windows?
I just want to make sure the drain holes underneath it are clear.

Thanks

 

[hades-]

for the windows you press and hold down till open and still hold for a few secs
then the same close them keep hold for a few secs

if you have remoce central locking put key in ignition turn on press lock unlock
turn off shut door lock with button

 

[hades-]

quick way to check look if no puddle of water should be ok
or pour bucket of water in and watch under car if it drains its ok

 

[neilA4]

can't find the radio coding options now, may have been a different radio! will keep looking.......

 

[aragorn]

Ive had my battery off a few times and the only thing I had to do after was reset the one touch windows.

Radio just said LEARN then started working, remote fobs were fine etc.

 

[aragorn]

Ive had my battery off a few times and the only thing I had to do after was reset the one touch windows.

Radio just said LEARN then started working, remote fobs were fine etc.

 

[abimogen]

All done. No probs at all, radio just came on as normal, didnt actually try windows, remote fine and throttle body made a squealing sound for about 10secs.
Drain hole blocked solid, tray full of water! I thought hole was a grommet for a second.

Thanks to everyone for their input!

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

"What will happen if I disconnect my battery?"

The World will end....