Was hit on the front side by a Bakkie

Tiny
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  • 2005 FIAT PALIO
  • 1.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 300,000 MILES
The car won't start after the accident. I am told there is a switch to reset it can you confirm and perhaps direct me to where in the vehicle is it located. Thank you in advance
Monday, December 17th, 2018 AT 3:48 AM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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I'm sorry, but I don't have any specific information on this car because it is not a US market car, and there doesn't appear to be a US market equivalent that I can look up for you. What I can say is that generally, to reset a car's computers, simply disconnect the positive battery cable for about ten minutes, and then reconnect it. Sometimes, when you do this, the engine computer needs to "relearn" how to run the engine, so it may be hard to start at first, or you may have to keep your foot on the gas for a couple of minutes to keep it running. After that initial startup, it should be good to go. I know that this isn't the answer that you're looking for, but hopefully it helps.

This is how to replace a battery: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery - use this information to disconnect and reconnect the positive (red) battery cable.

Information about the relearn cycle: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls-idles-too-high-low-after-dead-or-replaced-battery

And what exactly is a bakkie? That's not a term that we use here in the USA.
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Monday, December 17th, 2018 AT 5:46 AM

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