My car turns on but will not stay on

Tiny
JOEANGELCAUDILLO
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 1.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,000 MILES
My battery does not stay charged and it feels like I am driving on the road in third gear and also cuts off.
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 AT 10:32 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the battery is weak and needs to be replaced, is the battery light on when you drive?

Here are some guides to help us get started:

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

and

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can keep helping you.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 2:25 PM

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