Van will not stay running

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE
218,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JULIE VINCENT
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I just replaced my starter in my van. It started but it won't stay running for me to drive it.
Jun 3, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the van needs to relearn the idle speed or you need to service the throttle body. here are two guides that will help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls-idles-too-high-low-after-dead-or-replaced-battery

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Jun 4, 2022 at 3:38 AM
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