Hi, Can someone tell me how to get to the battery on a 348 TB? I believe it is in the front of the car because it's not where the manual says it should be in the back. I've read a few threads, but have not seen any instructions (or photos) on how to get to it? Thanks,
It's a 92 from your profile, so it's probably in the engine bay. It can be a little tricky to find it the first time - have you checked the very back left-hand corner of the engine bay and is there an aluminum panel (just in front of the tail light pod)? If so, remove the panel (two knobs/screws) and the battery is tucked under there.
That was what I thought, but the only thing on the left hand side rear is the antenna for the radio and its clear ligt down to the ground below that.
Hi, I just went and looked again. There's nothing between the antenna and the bumper. This is a Speciale and is actually a 92 1/2 so it may be up front. I just don't know how to get to it.
Well I found it and can confirm that it is in front of the left fron tire. Next question - can I charge the battery without putting the connectors on the battery? Is there a place near the engine that I can figure out which is positive and negative? Pictures would be helpful. Thanks
Yes you can. If you stand at the back of the car, theres a flap on the right which covers one terminal (the + terminal I think). Below that, there's a bolt sticking out where you connect the other clip.
DOH! You need to be specific next time dude. The SS cars are different, like you already knew that though. Access the battery from the driver's side wheel well. Remove the tire first. As for charging it, look on the passenger's side of the engine bay in front of the oil sump. You will see a horizontal block covered with a plastic cover. This is your energy bar (my term ). Flip up the cover. It looks like a some metal pegs on top of a metallic bar. This is your positive. Ground is a convenient peg just below the bar attached to the frame.
Thanks very much to everyone. The battery is only 2 years old, but the weather in Chicago and my not driving it for a while (did I mention the ticket for doing 107.... in a 55) has probably caused the drain. I'll charge it up later this week and let you know how it works. Thanks again,
You can also use a battery tender that plugs into the cigarette lighter inside the car. Very convenient.
