What should I do if my battery has no starting current?
If you have no starting current, check the “open circuit” (ground cable removed) from the battery and the voltage checked at the battery’s terminals. It will almost always be normal. Reconnect the ground cable and re-check the voltage.
What to do if your car battery won’t crank?
Anyway, if you replace a battery and it won’t crank, let the confused software “recalculate” for an hour or more. It fixed itself. Came back the next morning, left overnight in parking lot, and fob worked and car cranked. Nothing different from when it wouldn’t crank and fob wouldn’t except an overnight sleep at the parking lot.
Why does my car not start after I replace the battery?
Evaluating Your Car’s Key Systems for Possible Failure. There are many other possible problems that could lead to the fact that, after you’ve replaced the battery, the car won’t start. One or more of several key systems might not run properly, or there could be a serious malfunction with the electrical system.
Why is my car no crank no start?
Intermittent No Crank No Start. A customer or technician may comment on the above condition. This could be the result of any of the following: Misadjusted or damaged transmission shift cable. Park Neutral (PN) switch installation or internal failure.
What to do if your car battery wont start?
If it is becoming weak, it will become harder and harder for it to crank the engine. The lights and other accessories may still work because they draw less amperage (which the battery can still support). Take the battery to have it load tested. That will determine if it is still good or not.
Can a car battery be disconnected while the engine is running?
Battery voltage MUST be maintained to the (PCM) and other modules; while the battery is disconnected. NEVER : disconnect the car battery; while the engine is running or the ignition key is turned on. Automotive Car Battery With Negative Cable Removed
When does a car battery go into disuse?
Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.
Why does my car not start when I crank the engine?
If the engine doesn’t crank, or makes an unusual noise when cranking, you may have a starting system problem. The car’s security system may have made an error that disabled the fuel or ignition system, or the chip in the key may have failed.