1990 Other Oldsmobile Models car dies when putting into gear

Tiny
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1990 Other Oldsmobile Models 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

We are driving, and go to a stop. When we depress gas we find the car dies. When we start the car again and put into gear, the car dies immediately. We can start the car but unless we let the car rest for at least 10 minjutes, it will not stay running when put into gear. We thought it was because the transmition fluid was low, but we filled it nd no change.
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
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Does the car jerk when you put it in gear? If it does you have a stuck transmission torque converter solenoid and need to disconnect it. To do so look at the transmission toward the front of the car, you will see a white plug. Unplug it and see if the problem goes away, it should after a couple tries.
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Sunday, May 11th, 2008 AT 6:40 AM

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