Stereo Install

[JC_Denton]

Hello!
I have a problem to install my new stereo. I bought the stereo with 6CD carger and mp3 support to remove the "old" radio. I have a 2007 SXT and I´ve read that I must remove the cable of the negative batteryterminal. Ok, that is easy to do. The installation of the new radio does seem to be a problem. But after battery reconnection, I must calibrate the SAS of the ESP system. The model from 2005-2006 you can handle that easy by turning the steeringwheel from the center to the left and right end.
That´s all. But the ´07 need the factory scan tool to recalibrate the SAS (Steering Angle Sensor) after batteryreconnection. So the problem is that I don´t want to drive evrytime I´ve disconnected the battery to the garage to recalibrate my SAS. The original scan tool cost about 4000$. DRB III
That´s crazy!
So what can I do to recalibrate my SAS at home?
Which cheaper scan tool can do the job too?
Has someone a solution?

Much thanX!

So long.....

JC

[QuickSilver08]

Wow! Good question. I don't know but I'm sure others do. You may want to start a different thread titled "ESP Calibration Issues" You will prob get a little more views with that title than stereo install. Good luck and I hope someone can help ya.

-Floyd

[QuickSilver08]

BTW, welcome to the forum from Maryland.

[JamminWagon]

It's simple, for something as simple as a stereo install, dont remove the neg battery. There will be a some comments made about blowing airbags, safety ect. If you are careful then no probs. Because of all the electronic crap with the new cars is the reason I hate disconnecting. After the 30+ stereo changes and no probs (knocks on wood), I think you can get away with not disconnecting the neg. But of course, if you blow something, you didnt hear it here haha.

[txnhockey3]

yeah when i read the original post i didnt understand why you removed the neg / why you were told to do that......

[Chutsk10]

Isn't it just common practice to disconnct the battery when dealing with any electrical componnts? I understand why he did, I wouldn't for a stereo install but I did when I wired in my amps.

I hav no idea about this SAS calibration though . . . havent noticed anything different after I disconnected my battery.

[Jaymag]

i've never heard of recalibrating sas or esp before, ive disconnected my battery before and never noticed any difference.

where did you hear that?

[JC_Denton]

Thanx to all for your answers. You´re all great!

@QuickSilver08: Thanks for your welcome!
I think it is a good idea to try it this way you told me. But I a will wait....

@JamminWagon: HaHa! Ok, when I blow something, I never heard something about that here. When I can´t find a other solution, I will do it your way. Did you change a stereo in an 2007 Magnum?

@txnhockey3: I did´nt removed the cable. Before I start my work I read the manuals. So the manuals (I got a lot) told me about that.

@Chutsk10: Which model you have? 2007?

@Jaymag: I read it in my manuals.

[jayalbertcars]

hello and welcome from Aberdeen Maryland it is always a good habit to kill all the power before working with any thing electrical having said that jamminwagon is correct there is a lot going on with our rides computer systems i would at least remove the fuses for the circuit you are working on

[Mr_Wallace]

I'm pretty sure my manual for my new deck tells you to remove the cable as well. Now, reading this, not sure if I will (I trust myself to be careful, LOL).

However, what is it you have to be careful with? Meaning, when doing a stereo switch, what should I keep my eye on and be extra careful with? What would cause you to blow something?