Why Does the Engine Stall After Installing a New Battery?

At some point in your car’s life you will likely have to purchase a new battery. Your vehicle’s battery can die from a variety of reasons. It could be that the battery was getting older, or it could simply be leaving a light on in your vehicle.

Either way, if your battery is dead, you will likely have to purchase a new one and install it. However, if there is an electrical issue that needs to be addressed it is recommended that you take your car in for a checkup to determine the cause of the drained battery. If not addressed, you may have to replace your vehicle’s battery again, which can be annoying and can get pricey.

Generally the process for getting and installing a new battery is an easy one. You just take out the old battery and install the new one and that is that. Other times, however, you may experience a stalling problem. Different vehicles may have different reactions when it comes to installing a new battery. Once such reaction may include stalling. Another thing you may experience are electrical issues. It is important to understand why this issue may occur and what you should do in order to prevent this.

What Causes Stalling?

As cars have developed and improved on their technology, their electrical systems have also improved. Obviously having more sophisticated systems is good, but sometimes there can be problems as a result of relying on software. Your car has a computer in it that helps it perform properly. These systems are usually adaptive and as your car ages, they begin to compensate for the slowness of your vehicle. This adaptive memory is stored in your vehicle’s volatile random access memory, also referred to as the VRAM.

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. Even if you have only disconnected the battery for a short amount of time, they can potentially lose the memory that was stored in their VRAM. This also could include the settings for the engine’s idle, which would cause your car to stall.

When the VRAM has been reset it also means that your car will have to relearn all of the settings it has to compensate for the age of your car. It is possible for your car to relearn them though, so even if you do lose all of your settings, hope is not entirely lost!

While your car can relearn your settings for the vehicle’s optimal performance, a far better solution is to avoid that issue altogether. There is a simple tool that you can use to save your memory. The memory saver is a device that is plugged into a source and provides enough energy to your system that it will be able to retain all of the settings that your vehicle had.

How We Can Help

If you need help deciding which battery is right for you and installing it without wiping your VRAM, our technicians at Euro Plus Automotive would be more than happy to help. When it comes to getting and installing a battery we understand that people may not always know what to get or simply don’t have the time to do it. Our team of experts is committed to providing excellent customer service and care. We work with our clients to determine the cause of their issues and find a solution that works best for them.

We are convenient to residents of Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, San Fernando Valley, and Los Angeles County, CA, and are able to help resolve any issues you may be experiencing with your vehicle, from regular maintenance to intensive repairs. Our technicians are trained in the latest methods and technologies for car repair and maintenance. Our goal is to ensure your vehicle has a long life. If you would like to learn more about the services we offer, or would like to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call our office where a representative will be more than happy to assist you.