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Stalling engine?

Tiny
BILL628
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  • 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 158,000 MILES
I have a 1998 Jeep GC 4.0 liter whos battery discharged. When being jumped the engine starts after depressing the gas pedal but as soon as I take my foot off the gas pedal it stalls
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 6:45 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check your battery and charging system. The battery may be shot or sulfated and you may not be getting a charge
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 7:03 PM
Tiny
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Replaced the 6 month old battery earlier today. Car started right up/ Thanks
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 12:47 AM
Tiny
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Make sure the alternator is charging the new battery. It can go dead too. Also, keep in mind, the alt can both under charge and over charge.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 1:55 AM

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