Hi my car is not working, I think because my son put the ...


Hi my car is not working, I think because my son put the wrong battery for the car key and I think I need someone to come and scanner the car or what Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery with a voltmeter? And ...

Hi my car is not working, I think because my son put the wrong battery for the car key and I think I need someone to come and scanner the car or what Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery with a voltmeter? And can you see if it's leaking or not? My husband brought a new battery Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Jeep 2013 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? When I try to turn on everything is on light and everything but it not starter Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I think that all I already put in a new started motor aswell

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Hi, I'm Chad. Welcome to JustAnswer. I'm reviewing your question and I will be posting your reply ASAP. Thank you for your reply and that information as this does help me better understand the situation. I’m sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Please give me one moment to type out some info for you. I’ll be right back! A live optional phone call will be automatically offered by JustAnswer, you can accept or if you decide to decline we can continue with text until you feel the live call would be better suited to you. I will try to help you on this here If the battery died and replaced and now will not start, you need to start by resetting the ant theft system after the vehicle security seen low or no voltage from the old battery,if the battery been replaced or recharged & holding 12 volts, please try resetting using the procedure below? is the key fob battery been replaced & does it work still the power locks? Master Reset 1-Disconnect Both Battery Cables ,Positive & Negative . 2- Touch Cables With Each Other For 60 Secs ( this will take any residual power in the Harness to Reset the Vehicle Modules ) 3- Wait 30 min 4- Close all doors and trunk 5- Reconnect Battery Positive First 6- Use The Key in The Driver Side Door Lock Cylinder to Lock it & Unlock,IF You have only a Key Fob ,use it to lock and unlock 7- Enter vehicle and Start it . **Please Let Me Know** **Thank You** **Chad Farhat** **ASE Certified Technician**

Ok we will try that thank you
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