The engine shuts off when the transmission is shifted into drive?

Tiny
ALEXISFRAZIER00
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 0.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 31 MILES
My car cranks up but when you put it in drive it automatically cuts off.
Friday, June 23rd, 2023 AT 3:36 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

When you place it in gear, does the vehicle jump or jerk before it stalls? I ask because that is a symptom of a faulty torque converter.

The torque converter is what separates the engine from the transmission when the vehicle is stopped. If it doesn't separate the two, this can happen.

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, June 23rd, 2023 AT 9:58 PM

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