Engine will not stay running?

PEABLESBABE

MEMBER
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

It shuts off once before but started right up. Nd been doing fine there hasn't been any sign of any problems up until the new night it shuts off and didn't want to start, we tightened the battery cables which was a little loose than it starts and stayed running so I was on my way home about 3 miles down the road it. Just shut off again and wouldn't start. I had to leave it the next day after about two hours of checking everything we could. I turned the key to the on position for. Little bit than tried it and it started to run for about 1 mile then shuts off again. I managed to get it starting and running and drove it home but it's still not wanting to start and stay running very aggregating I know it's something simple but idk what?

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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"Just shut off again and wouldn't start" does this mean it would not crank over (starter)? or it will turn over but not start (engine running). If the engine would not crank over, I would suspect the battery having an internal short, which is common. Here is a guide to help load test the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

If it fails, this guide can help walk you through the replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

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