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jules123 10-02-2008 11:13 AM

2003 brand new battery and still won't start
 
My battery died yesterday, so we went and bought a new one..and the engine will turn on, but not all the way. My remote key won't work and either will the radio. I think the anti-theft thing locked me out. I called the dealer and they of course said to come in and their computers can reset the factory settings. But I wanted to see if this happened to anyone else and if there is a way to do it myself or at another mechanic. Also, i would have to pay for it to be towed there. AAA towed it back to my house last night. Any suggestions?

racerx002 10-02-2008 02:24 PM

RE: 2003 brand new battery and still won't start
 
You can reset it by disconnecting the ground wire from the battery overnight or, by touching the disconnected + and - cables together for about 30 sec's. I've never tried touching the wires together so I recommend the first method unless someone here suggests otherwise.


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