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Engine idle stall

Tiny
SPITFIRE13
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
I recently had my alternator replace and I was sitting at a stop light when the light turned green and my car just suddenly stalled. The engine wouldn't turn over but all the electronics like dashboard radio light still worked. Approximately 2 to 5 minutes went by and the car started right back up as if nothing happened. I am just wondering what could be the cause or at least what I should be taking a look at to find the problem?
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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 AT 12:02 PM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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I would start by checking the battery connections and remove the terminals to verify there is no corrosion under them, If there is corrosion just clean it with a battery terminal cleaner or whatever you have available to ensure that there is a good clean connection. Here is guide that will help: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked
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