2005 Avalon, I changed the dead battery and think the cables touched. Now it won't turn over. The push button start goes green but the car doesn't engage anything to start. Thoughts?

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I'm thinking its possible you may have a short(wires touching together or on metal) somewhere. But before anything I would check your fuses. Also make sure your battery terminals are tight.

most likely a dead battery

It sounds like you have a bad actuator. This is attached to the starter and has a solonoid that pushes the starter motor gears into the engine gear. If the solonoid is faulty this may happen. Also check alignment of the same.

Sounds like you have a toasted battery or alternator. Have you performed a load test on the battery? Have you tried to charge the battery? First remove the battery and charge it externally from the vehicle. If the battery won't hold a charge, or won't hold a charge of 12 volts, replace it. Once you have the vehicle started, test the operation of the alternator. It should be putting out at least 13 volts back to the battery to keep it charged - if it is putting less than 13 volts or more than 16 volts, replace the alternator.

Battery is dead

Possible causes are: 1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 2. Bad starter 3. Dead battery. Try tapping on the starter with a hammer while someone is holding the key in the start position. If it starts then replace the starter. Thanks

Hi there !

I won't say its an alternator problem because the alternator only charges the battery when its on, And it should start with the jump cables even if the battery and the alternator are bad. your Issue is not clear. Does the car start when you jump it ?

There is not one you need to reset your car's computer, Autozone will do this for free. good luck

I changed the battery in my 2006 Avalon, now my radio will not tune in. Can anyone please help me with this? Thank you!