My car stalls after I crank it. Sometimes 2 or 3 time before it stays running. Please help

Tiny
JOSH0617
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  • 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 150,000 MILES
I just bought the car so I dont really have any history on the car exept that it was owned by an older lady who seemed to take good care of the car. Oil changes, gen. Main, etc
Sunday, July 8th, 2012 AT 4:31 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
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Sunday, July 8th, 2012 AT 4:44 AM

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