2004 Toyota Camry DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KSWEENEY47
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I was wondering if this statement is true. If you were to disconnect your battery to a new one or
just disconnect period, will this action wipe your computer out. I need my inspection sticker and when I went to get it, they said it did not pass. I explained that I just put a new battery in and they replied that I need to drive the car at least 50 miles and come back,because when I changed the battery it wiped out the computer of my car. Is this true?
Sep 12, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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F4I_GUY
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You definitely don't have to drive it 50miles in order for the vehicle to re-learn itself. Just drive it enough to complete a drive-cycle. However, the vehicle shouldn't really fail emissions just because you disconnected the battery.
Sep 12, 2009 at 2:45 PM
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