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1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS.FLEMING
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99plymouth voyager,I battery jump start it.Let it run awhile,when I put it in gear it cuts off.What could be the proublem?
Dec 10, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If the battery was totally dead, the Engine Computer must relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when to be in charge of idle speed. Until then you will have to hold the gas pedal down just a little to keep the engine running.

To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.

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Dec 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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I would start by testing the battery and alternator also make sure the battery cable's are clean and tight.
Dec 10, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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