Saturday 24 September 2011

Changed battery in car, now won't stay running.?

I needed a new battery in my Mitsubishi Galant 1999, it would die when sitting, but after a jump it would run, and idle fine. I brought it to AutoZone, they tested the battery and said it was dead.



They changed the battery, car started up, then sputtered out and dies every time. He told me it had nothing to do with, which I agree with, but any idea what would cause it? Could it have reset something in the computer? The throttle cable runs directly over the battery as well, if the battery got hooked on the cable, could it have messed something up with a good enough tug?



All I have to do is barely touch the gas pedal for the car to stay idling.



Thanks!Changed battery in car, now won't stay running.?Look at the throttle cable where it connects to the throttle lever. The cable could have been pulled out of the clip area. Might have broken the cable insulator at the throttle lever. How long did you drive the car or let it idle? The computer may have to reset itself since you disconnected the power.
Changed battery in car, now won't stay running.?
Water in your tank and gas filter, add water remover, change gas filter, then check the connections at the starter from the battery, may be loose, tighten nuts holding cable to starter
Changed battery in car, now won't stay running.?
get it checked by somebody that know what they are doing
Have your alternator tested. and check the ground to your battery.
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