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Engine stalls when transmission is shifted into gear

Tiny
MICHAEL GARZA
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  • 1994 BUICK CENTURY
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 132,000 MILES
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.
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Monday, April 5th, 2021 AT 6:08 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
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