Why is my engine stalling after replacing the battery?
When you go to change your battery, and your car’s computer software is disconnected from the power, there is a chance that you may reset your car’s memory to the original default settings. This also could include the settings for the engine’s idle, which would cause your car to stall.
How do you fix stalling and other issues after changing battery?
Step 1: Start the car. If it feels like it’s going to stall, give it some gas to maintain the idle speed. Continue to do this until your vehicle is fully warmed up (watch your temperature gauge). Step 2A: If it’s idling smoothly on its own, turn on the air conditioning to see if it still idles smoothly.
Why does my 2020 Subaru Outback battery keep dying?
CSK&D is investigating reports that 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles experience random liftgate openings and other electrical issues which cause the batteries in these vehicles to rapidly drain. This often occurs overnight or during intervals of non-use.
Are Subarus hard on batteries?
Several Subaru models are having issues with battery problems. The 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent have batteries that just can’t hold a charge. According to Car Complaints, the affected vehicles “don’t have enough capacity to power the electrical systems when the vehicles are turned off.”
Why does my Outback 4 cyl stall at stop signs?
2005 Outback 4-cyl non-turbo has been stalling at certain stop signs since I replaced the battery 6 weeks ago. Seldom happens when mechanic is driving. Transmission flush and supposed “relearn” made no difference. Nor did thorough cleaning of throttle assembly.
Can a new battery cause an engine to stall?
Step 2 – Sometime a high idle condition can occur after a new battery has been installed, this is the opposite of the engine stalling but share the same malfunction, the computer is unable to control idle speed. Simply drive the vehicle for a short time for the idle to subside to normal operation.
What to do when a new battery is installed?
Step 1 – After a new battery has been installed, the engine could idle low or stall out altogether. When this happens hold the accelerator pedal to help engine to continue to run.
What to do if your computer is stalling after replacing the battery?
If this doesn’t solve the problem, call your mechanic. You may have a more complex problem than just a computer with amnesia. Severe cases of stalling after replacing the battery may require that your throttle body or your idle air control valve  be cleaned out.