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Have a WK 5.7L & SS Crewman 6L. These cars are parked up in the shed and used about every 4 weeks, so I disconnect the battery. Is it better to disconnect the - or + terminal? Worried about inrush current re- the electronics?????
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In theory it doesn't matter which terminal you disconnect because the same current flows thru both.
Having said that, I always disconnect the -ve terminal because if you accidently touch to ground there is no short circuit. If you use a spanner to say disconnect the +ve terminal & you bump any bodywork you can get fireworks.
On a different note, I wouldn't be disconnecting the battery if the car is parked for only 4 or 5 weeks. 3 months or more would be a different story. Modern cars' engine computers have several learning curves, which you loose if you disconnect the battery. It has to 'learn' all over again, when you re-connect.
If the battery isn't up to it, replace the battery. If the current draw from alarms etc. is too high, I would recommend a small automatic trickle charger be left on the car while it's parked.
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