How can I get my car to idle after replacing the battery?
With the transmission in Park, slowly release the throttle so that the engine will idle on its own. You may have to work at this a bit. Let the engine idle on its own for about one minute. Continue to let the engine idle and with your foot on the brake, place the transmission in Drive and let the engine idle for another minute.
Do you have to relearn idle when a battery is disconnected?
Many newer cars with powertrain control modules (PCMs) have to relearn engine idle after a battery is disconnected. The removal of electrical power from the engine erases idle memory from the PCM, the computer where it is stored.
What should I do if my car wont start after replacing the battery?
Warm the engine, but hold your foot on the throttle as necessary to keep the engine running. With the transmission in Park, slowly release the throttle so that the engine will idle on its own. You may have to work at this a bit. Let the engine idle on its own for about one minute.
How do I Reset my Computer in my car?
You can use two methods for resetting your car’s computer. The first option is to turn off the car’s battery to break the circuit and erase all memory. On the other hand, you can go about the computer reset procedure with the car battery still on and attached to the car. Resetting the Car Computer with the Battery Turned Off
With the transmission in Park, slowly release the throttle so that the engine will idle on its own. You may have to work at this a bit. Let the engine idle on its own for about one minute. Continue to let the engine idle and with your foot on the brake, place the transmission in Drive and let the engine idle for another minute.
Many newer cars with powertrain control modules (PCMs) have to relearn engine idle after a battery is disconnected. The removal of electrical power from the engine erases idle memory from the PCM, the computer where it is stored.
Warm the engine, but hold your foot on the throttle as necessary to keep the engine running. With the transmission in Park, slowly release the throttle so that the engine will idle on its own. You may have to work at this a bit. Let the engine idle on its own for about one minute.
How do I Reset my Computer after replacing the battery?
One way to reset computer is by disconnecting your battery cable for 2 to 3 minutes and then waiting to check if the check engine light comes back on as you reconnect the battery then starting the car.