Engine stalls when transmission is shifted into gear

1994 BUICK CENTURY

132,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MICHAEL GARZA

MEMBER
1 POST

When I put it in reverse or if i get luck to back it out it goes out when I put it in drive. Sometimes when I am able to drive it I can have the pedal to the floor and there is no power going to the wheels and all like there is a huge lack of power. I would love to get this car working it doesn't have that many miles on it but I am stuck at this point where it is undrivable.

Apr 5, 2021 at 11:08 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

What you described could be several different things. For, it could be a plugged catalytic converter. Also, fuel pressure, intake leaks, and other things can all cause this.

Here is what I need you to do: I want you to pull diagnostic trouble codes. This vehicle has an OBD1 system. It doesn't require a scan tool to retrieve codes. All you will need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.

Here is a link that explains how to do it. Once you get the codes, let me know what they are.

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

Apr 5, 2021 at 1:08 PM

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