Stalls when transmission is shifted into gear?

1989 BUICK SKYLARK
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE BUCCILLI
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This car when you put it in gear, it's having trouble starting but once it does start it rides rough for a second and then purrs like a kitten in neutral and impart then soon as you put it in gear jolts to a stop I seen a post that you made a while ago about pulling some plug could you tell me exactly where that is on the car if you get this anytime soon like I don't I have no idea it's on a two track and I don't have anything to really work with except for a small toolbox and maybe a standard Jack so thank you for your help.
Apr 18, 2023 at 5:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When this happens, does the vehicle lurch forward or does it just stall? Also, which link did you find having similar issues? I'm not sure what plugs you are referring to.

Also, if possible, check to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored that may help. This vehicle has an OBD 1 system that doesn't require a scanner. All that is needed is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.

Follow the directions in this link and let me know what you find:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

Apr 19, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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