1999 Mitsubishi Mirage replaced dead battery

1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
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AMAMM14
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Electrical problem
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 65000. miles

i replaced the battery but i can't seem to get the battery terminals tightened so when i drive and come to a stop my car shuts off
Apr 11, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to replace the old battery clamps with new ones-it shutting off because its not making good contact an alternator not charging the battery properly.
Apr 12, 2010 at 5:39 AM
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