1995 Pontiac Grand Am 95 Grand Am Shuts off after coming to

Tiny
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  • 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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  • 2WD
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  • 116,000 MILES
My car runs well except when I reach 50mph at which point the car begins to vibrate. Then, occasionally, when I come to a stop (for instance at a toll booth) the car begins to shake and then eventually turns off when I come to a stop. I find that this happens most frequently after reaching higher speeds (50mph+). If I try to turn the car on again it starts up, but when I put the car in drive and hit the gas it instantly turns off again. If I wait for a little while or have my friend push the car and shift to drive the car will operate normally again, as though the speed from my friend's pushing helped the car in some way.

I apologize if this is confusing or difficult to follow. Please ask questions if something needs further explanation. Thanks.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 12:47 PM

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Tiny
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Is the service engine light on?
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 12:50 PM
Tiny
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Nope.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
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When you get in the car, turn the key to on position, does the light come on?
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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I've never seen the service engine light on.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 11:17 PM
Tiny
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OK then you may have either a blown fuse, or a burned out or missing bulb, check all fuses under the hood, especially ones marked PCM, ECM, IGN 1, 2, and 3 and Cigar. We need that light to come on with the key in the on position.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 1:19 PM

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