car shuts off

1996 DODGE INTREPID
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MC_CRADY
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my car usually drives fine but just recently my battery drained completely and i had to jump my car. since then my car when i slow to a stop my car shuts off?
Jan 31, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you replaced the battery or determined what caused it to drain? If the battery isn't being charged properly, low voltage can cause issues.

Do me a favor. Start by confirming the alternator is doing its job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Do this and let me know the results. Also, let me know if anything has been replaced or repaired.

Take care and God bless,

Joe
Jan 31, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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MC_CRADY
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yes, my wife had left the glove box open that has a light in it which led it to drain the battery.
Jan 31, 2021 at 11:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the battery been replaced or checked? Are you able to perform the test in the link above?

Let me know.

Take care and God bless,

Joe
Feb 1, 2021 at 3:01 AM
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