How do I reset my car after changing the battery?
I have a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi. I was driving and it stopped all of sudden. I have been told that alternator is gone but I need to take the car to garage. I have a replacement battery to start the car and take it to garage but the car did not start even after replacing the battery. How can I reset the car? There is a battery sign on dashboard.
Asked on 13 May 2017 by Neeraj sukhadia
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When you put the new battery on did all the electrics work? i.e. did the engine turn over? You may want to try this. Disconnect the battery leave for 5 mins. Then reconnect but do NOT switch anything on at all and leave for 15 mins, then try to start the engine.
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