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[JonW]

reconnect your battery, reset and center your steering wheel, and reset balky power windows:

STANDARD PROCEDURE

BATTERY RECONNECTION
Note: This reconnection procedure is to be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected.
1. Connect the battery negative cable (2) to the battery post and tighten the clamp nut.
2. Install the rear compartment floor trim panel.

CAUTION: Once the battery has been connected, review and perform the following information also as applicable:

AUTO UP FRONT WINDOW
If the vehicle is equipped with the auto-up front window feature, once the battery is reconnected the door module needs to be calibrated. The door module requires calibration anytime the battery or door module has been disconnected for any length of time. To calibrate, perform the following:
1. Connect the battery cables.
2. Using the window switch, raise the window to the full UP position. Hold the switch in position for 1 second, then drive the window all the way down to the bottom.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
If the vehicle is equipped with ESP, once the battery is reconnected, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) needs to be calibrated. The SAS requires calibration anytime the battery or an ABS (ESP) component has been disconnected for any length of time. To calibrate, perform the following:
1. Start the engine.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left until the internal stop in the steering gear is met, then turn the wheel all the way to the right until the opposite internal stop in the steering gear is met.
4. Center the steering wheel.
5. Stop the engine.

Have I ever said how much I like having the service manual?

[C-Man]

activate Sirius:

Call the Sirius number, they will activate the signal when you give your VIN.

[mileshoover]

This begins a new sticky requested by our members. The intent is to put into one place all posts, present and past, on how to do something with the 300 series autos.

I'll search through the past entries and move or copy the important ones here. This will take time and I'm bound to miss some of some person's favorite. Don't be upset, just send me a PM and I'll move it also if it meets our guidelines.

These initial entries will be in the order of the msg number when posted, so bear with me, please.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

obtain Magnum how to's:

Let's limit post then to just how-tos. There are a few over at dodgemagnum.net knowledge base.


http://www.dodgemagnum.net/phpBB2/kb.php

[mileshoover]

how to install DRL's on the 300 series (and probably on the Magnum series also):

Go to

Daytime Running Lights (DRL's)

and see 2nd msg on page 2.

[mileshoover]

handle those lug nuts. Can you loosen them especially on the road? Factory specs are 100 # ft. Nuts require special handling.

DO NOT USE PNEUMATIC WRENCHS TO TIGHTEN THESE NUTS!

go to

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715

[mileshoover]

close your trunk lid easily. If you are having trouble closing your trunk lid because you can't find a place to grip or reach.

Go to

Trunk Pull/Closer
Scroll to the 3d post.

[mileshoover]

replace your VECI label replacement.

go to:

1st Recall (VECI) Label

[mileshoover]

change the cabin (air conditioning) air filter?

Go to

Cabin air filter?

Scroll back to page 1

[Northern Rider]

Select & Install Billet Grilles: ... go to this thread:

Billet Grilles