So I finally had to change my battery in my pickup (2005 Dodge Dakota, 3.7L V6, auto transmission). Through some quirk of manufacturing, this particular battery lasted six years, rather than the usual 3 or so that they seem to last here in Texas. For the past few months it had been starting harder than usual, but I figured it was just the battery getting old.
I took the old battery in, got it tested, it was definitely bad, and got a new one at Autozone. A Durastart Platinum EFB, size 65, if that makes a difference.
I installed the new battery, and now it doesn't want to start unless I give it a bump of the gas pedal. It turns over just fine- the battery is definitely good. But it's acting like it's not getting gas or air- when I give it a tap of the gas pedal, it starts right up and stays running. It idles a bit rough from time to time, but that's getting better as the ECU relearns it settings (or so I surmise).
What could be the issue here? I'm at a loss for what would be fine for starting with a mostly dead battery, and then NOT work with a brand new one with a lot more oomph.
I took the old battery in, got it tested, it was definitely bad, and got a new one at Autozone. A Durastart Platinum EFB, size 65, if that makes a difference.
I installed the new battery, and now it doesn't want to start unless I give it a bump of the gas pedal. It turns over just fine- the battery is definitely good. But it's acting like it's not getting gas or air- when I give it a tap of the gas pedal, it starts right up and stays running. It idles a bit rough from time to time, but that's getting better as the ECU relearns it settings (or so I surmise).
What could be the issue here? I'm at a loss for what would be fine for starting with a mostly dead battery, and then NOT work with a brand new one with a lot more oomph.