Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Home-Made Memory Retaining Tool (ASN 0988-08)
Reference number: ASN 0988-08
HOME-MADE MEMORY RETAINING TOOL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
STOP LOSING YOUR MEMORY
Model(s): All Acura Models through 1988
Group: Tools
Bulletin No.: ASN 0988-08
Date: September, 1988
SERVICE INFORMATION
Tired of resetting the clock and all 12 pre-set radio stations every time you have to disconnect a battery? Well, go down to the local electronics store and pick up a universal cigarette lighter adapter (the type with a fuse in it), a 9V battery connecter, and a 9V battery. Where the 9V battery connecter to the lighter adapter (positive battery terminal to the center of the lighter adapter), then connect it to the 9V battery. See Fig 1 .
When you need to disconnect a battery, first plug this little device into the car's lighter socket. Now you can disconnect the car's battery and go about your business with all the memories intact. But remember, when this back-up device is plugged in:
- Don't start the engine (the charging system voltage may overheat the 9V battery).
- Don't apply any electrical load (it'll drain that little battery real quick).
- Don't let the positive battery cable touch anything that's grounded (you'll blow the fuse in the lighter adapter as well as the memories.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.