2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire Battery Replacement

This guide provides instructions on replacing the car battery on the Chrysler Crossfire. Instructions will help you replace the battery on a model like Crossfire produced in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

What you will need

• Group 48 Battery
• Battery Terminal Cleaner
• 10mm socket
• 13mm socket

Removal

1. Turn off the engine. Step one before replacing the car battery on your Chrysler Crossfire is to turn off the ignition and remove the key. Chrysler (Mercedes) can be sensitive to voltage drops, and keeping the key in the ignition can cause electrical problems.
2. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and open the hood.
3. Locate Battery. On a Crossfire, the battery is located in the engine bay, passenger side.
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal first. Next, disconnect the positive battery terminal.
5. Remove the battery hold-down bracket. Here is a close-up picture of the battery bracket on a Chrysler Crossfire.

Installation

1. Carefully lift the battery and remove it.
2. Install the new battery in reverse order. Connect the negative terminal last.
3. Spray the battery protector on the battery posts when possible to protect the posts from corrosion.
4. When you turn on the radio, it may display CODE. You will need to enter the radio code using the numbers on the radio. The radio code may be handwritten in your owner’s manual or on the radio housing. If you do not have the radio code, you must remove the radio using Mercedes Radio Removal Tools on eBay to get the serial number on the back. These tools can be inserted in the two slots at the front of the radio and allow you to pull out the radio. The photo above shows the Serial Number on the back of a Crossfire radio. Once you have the serial number, call a Chrysler (or Mercedes-Benz dealer) to get the code. If the dealerships refuse to provide the code, another option is to buy the code (typically less than $10) from these eBay sellers.
5. Operate the windows. Press the window switch and keep it pressed for an additional five seconds when the windows reach the up position. Repeat for window-down position. This step synchronizes the window one-touch feature.

It is important to have the correct battery size for your Chrysler Crossfire.

Note

It is possible to replace the battery without losing the vehicle settings such as radio code and one-stop feature. If you don’t want to lose all settings or don’t know the radio code, connect a secondary power source, such as a jump starter, to the battery cables before disconnecting them from the battery.

When the battery cables are removed from the old battery, the car stays powered up by the secondary power source. This method can lead to electrical problems if not performed properly. The positive cable will be loose, and if it touches the frame of the vehicle or battery tray, it will short to the ground, which can cause electrical problems or fires.

We hope you find the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire Battery Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Chrysler.