Replaced Battery and now have a delay when starting the car

275

Asked by Hkydaf Oct 14, 2015 at 11:21 AM about the 2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I took the battery back to the dealership where I bought the car and they gave me a new battery manufactured in 09/2015, according to the sticker on the side of the battery. This battery actually has 700 cold cranking amps. So my question is that now I have put the new battery in the car, when I turn the key nothing happens for 30 to 60 seconds and then all the dashboard lights pop on. I don't think there is supposed to be a delay but I'm not sure what the problem could be at this point. Do I need to run the car for awhile with the new battery in it?

1 Answer

3,475

Sounds like a loose conection, recheck that the battery cables are clean on the inside as well os the outside and tight

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 Mercury Sable

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    1,920
  • #2
    Guy Outland
    Reputation
    790
  • #3
    Paul Tuck
    Reputation
    690
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Taurus
172 Great Deals out of 2,230 listings starting at $2,100
Used Nissan Altima
1,221 Great Deals out of 36,154 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota Camry
1,986 Great Deals out of 40,108 listings starting at $1,550

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.