2006 Saturn Vue Replaced Battery Same Type Took Out Started Car Shuts Off

2006 SATURN VUE
157,000 MILES
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I replaced my battery with the same type of battery I took out. When I started the car up, it shuts off and will not hold an idle. What's wrong?

Dec 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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Try unhooking the negative battery cable for a min and hook it back up see if that helps?Also did you have the alternator tested?Which engine do you have?
Dec 10, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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