1995 Pontiac Grand Am Shuts off when put I drive

Tiny
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  • 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
The car starts up fine. We can drive it for about 20-30 minutes before it just shuts off when we come to a stop. We can get it started up again and put it into reverse, however when put into drive it shuts off again. We wait about 20 minutes and the car will start right back up.
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 AT 12:45 PM

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Tiny
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Two possible problems, first the ignition module, which you can remove and have tested.

Second the TCC solenoid (torque convertor clutch) may be sticking.
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Monday, October 12th, 2009 AT 9:03 AM
Tiny
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Any idea how much both of those procedures cost? I am pretty much car illiterate so I have no idea what either ofthose things are haha. Thanks for the response! No one has been able to tell me wats wong.
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Monday, October 12th, 2009 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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Ignition modules vary widely in price, $60-300. GM modules are usually cheaper in price.

The TCC solenoid can be replaced with trans in car, so under $300.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 AT 9:45 AM

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