Issues starting after disconnecting battery?

2014 DODGE DART
126,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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After replacing the fuel pump assembly i connected the battery, and it's a good battery, it will turn over but not start, is there something that needs to be done when disconnecting the battery on these cars similar to some Audis and VWs? While starting the steering light is on, battery, and most of them, but won't start.
Aug 30, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Nope, there is no special programming you need to do when replacing the battery. I would use starting fluid to see if things change and then check for spark, this video will help:

https://youtu.be/lXLJbuAZ4CE?si=ng3b41Y4hE5e0rsQ

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Aug 30, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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It was out if gas when i saw some in there but apparently wasn't enough. Thanks
Sep 6, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Sep 6, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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