battery replacement - Stalls

2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO
110,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MREDDIE
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Hard to start last few days, did not start today, brought battery to store for 45 minute test which failed. bought new battery and installed, quickly started then shut off, cranked again and stayed lightly on the gas and it ran normal, release gas and it quietly shut off. did this a few times with same result. now driving my wife's car and lost my "man-card" until this is solved!
Sep 23, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the car needs to be driven for a bit so the idle can relearn. here is a guide to help us see what is going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls-idles-too-high-low-after-dead-or-replaced-battery

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please run down these guides and report back.
Sep 24, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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MREDDIE
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You're spot-on Ken, checked it that night and all is well, I'll try more patience before I bug you again! Thanks Ken!
Sep 24, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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STRAILER
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Sep 25, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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CORNBREAD
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I have an 2005 Equinox. I was going down the highway and it just shut off and will not start back up. I took the fuel line loose and it was not pumping fuel. After it sat overnight it started up and went about four miles then it did the same thing. I found two wires underneath the car that were broken, one red and one white. I taped them back and it ran fine idling, but it shut off when I put it in gear. Now it does nothing. I checked all the fuses and relays. I am stumped. please help
Sep 26, 2019 at 9:47 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure auto parts rent gauge. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Sep 26, 2019 at 9:47 AM (Merged)