My car turns on but will not stay on

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
2,000 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOEANGELCAUDILLO
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My battery does not stay charged and it feels like I am driving on the road in third gear and also cuts off.
Sep 27, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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STRAILER
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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
Sep 28, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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