I just put a new battery in my car. When I attempt to start the car, it has power and will start but when I let go of the key it stalls. There is still power, as my lights and interior lights still work.
2007-09-08 19:08:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
On NEWER cars, you have to keep the computer memory ON while you change the battery, or else the car will not start anymore. the "anti Theft" system has to be reset as it has lost its memory.
2007-09-08 19:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your alternator simply keeps your battery from dying when the vehicle is running (over long periods of time, not instantaneous). It sounds like an ignition switch problem, or the vehicle has lost the code of the key (if its chipped, but I have never seen that). Factory alarm system, try unlocking the car with the key, then starting it. Other than that, take it to a good mechanic. And definately no possibilities that it jumped timing.
2007-09-08 19:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by M M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check connection at battery cable ( not just contact point at battery lug ) but the wires coming of battery cable behind lug, I have seen them coroded to the point you think it is a batery issue . the small wires will migrate battery acid up them and corode ( grab them and see if they are spongy ) I have had them have little contact and the will allow you to start car but when you turn head lamps or heater or anything else that draws a bunch of amps it will die, did car do this before battery change ? if battery lugs look good check for broken wire at alternator, also down at starter. There are leads at starter that send power into the cab of car. Good luck !
2007-09-08 19:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by TopFuel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it does not sound like an alternator problem.
Your alternator is only used to charge your battery. If the alternator is bad, your battery will not stay charged.
If the battery has enough charge to run the starter, it has enough charge to keep the engine running for at least 15 minutes or more.
This sounds to me like it might be an ignition switch problem.
2007-09-08 19:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignition switch sounds bad. It is not holding the connection to keep the car running. when you turn the key forward it will start, but when you release it the car dies.
2007-09-08 19:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, maybe you just need to set the timing
2007-09-08 19:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by mc7312 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace your starter and it will be fine
2007-09-09 05:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋