{"id":95028,"date":"2023-10-20T07:32:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=95028"},"modified":"2024-02-06T18:26:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T02:26:13","slug":"common-problems-after-replacing-car-battery-and-how-to-troubleshoot-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-problems-after-replacing-car-battery-and-how-to-troubleshoot-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Problems After Replacing Car Battery and How To Troubleshoot Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

The average lifespan of car batteries<\/a> is around three to five years, but they can deteriorate much faster than that, causing your vehicle to crank slowly or refuse to start<\/a> completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A battery is like an electrical gas tank that holds cold cranking amps. It comes new with a full capacity but diminishes over time to the point that it has too few cold cranking amps to spin the starter and operate the fuel system at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a battery fails, the obvious solution is to replace it, but it isn’t always that simple. Sometimes, replacing your car battery can cause more problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Make sure the battery you bought has the negative and positive terminals on the proper ends of the battery (see illustration). Note that just because the battery looks the same in every other way doesn’t mean it’s the right one for your vehicle. Always compare the terminal placement on the old battery with the new one just to make sure. Simply turning the battery around won’t work if the terminals won’t reach and that is sometimes the case. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Common Electrical Issues With Cars After Battery Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of common electrical issues that might occur after replacing your car battery<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Refuses To Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common issues that can pop up after a battery replacement<\/a> is your car refusing to start. In most cases, this usually happens due to improper installation. Turn off your ignition, and check the terminals and wires to make sure everything’s in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to cars, a burning smell is never a good sign. As soon as you catch a whiff of anything burning, it’s a good idea to locate the source as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think back to when you replaced your car battery. Did you see any sparks after connecting the terminals? Reversed polarity can cause the fuses to blow, damage the alternator, or burn the wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n