Can't start after new battery

Tiny
SHORTY144
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,237 MILES
Hi, we just got a new battery and now the car won't start.
Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,871 POSTS
Got'cha! Tow it to the dealer to have "minimum throttle" relearned, (if it will come out of park). This is mainly a Volkswagen thing. For other manufacturers the relearn is done automatically when you meet certain conditions while driving.
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