Auburn Auto Repair

You put in a fresh battery, turn the key, and still get silence or a weak stumble. That is frustrating, and it usually means the problem is somewhere else in the starting chain. Modern cars rely on a few pieces working together, so one weak link can make a brand new battery look useless. Here is how to make sense of a no-start after a battery swap. What It Means When the Car Won't Start With A Brand New Battery A healthy battery is only step one. The starter requires clean power through heavy cables, the engine needs the right fuel and spark, and the car’s security system must be operational. If any of those are missing, the engine will not crank or will crank without firing. The pattern of the failure is a useful clue. No crank at all points to power delivery or authorization. Strong cranking with no fire points to fuel, spark, or timing. Common Installation and Connection Problems Small mistakes can create big headaches. Loose terminals ... read more