Car shuts off

Tiny
TRINAJORDAN
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When I put the car in drive or reverse the car shuts off when I step on the gas.
Thursday, July 19th, 2018 AT 12:08 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Based on your post, it could be a few things. I have a couple questions. If you keep your foot lightly on the gas, will it stay running? Is the check engine light on?

There are a few things you can try before answering my question. Take a look through this link. It discusses reasons why an engine may stall at an idle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

As I mentioned, there are several things which can cause this type of problem, low fuel pressure, vacuum leak, ignition problems, torque converter problems and the list goes on.
After you read through the above link, let me know if this helps or if you need further assistance. I will keep my eyes open for your reply.

Thanks and take care,
Joe
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 6:39 PM

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