When I put my car in drive my car shuts off but the power is still on.

2005 DODGE NEON
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My car bucks then my oil light comes on. My oil light comes on. It happens sometimes but other times I can put my car in drive and then it takes off fine.
Jan 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like the torque converter could be going bad, and not releasing.
Jan 22, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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