Engine cuts off when shifting into gear
02-23-2011, 09:36 AM
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Engine cuts off when shifting into gear
Recently, my '98 Max w/ roughly 190K miles have been a repair nightmare. I have spent around $1500 on repairs alone in the past year....from the entire brake system to the starter, alternator, belts, battery, axles, control arms, links, struts, etc..etc.....
Now, besides the wiper/clock problem in the other thread, this happens.....
On a cold morning, upon startup (RPM around 1200-1300) if I put the car into Reverse, the engine cuts off. Put it back to Park, starts the car again, then switch to Reverse, engine stalls again. Even if I put it in Neutral, starts the car, switch to Drive, the engine stalls again. Basically, from Park or Neutral to any gear, the engine shuts off. However, if I let the car warm up to operating temperature, this does not happen.
Any clue what could be causing this? Thanks in advance.
Now, besides the wiper/clock problem in the other thread, this happens.....
On a cold morning, upon startup (RPM around 1200-1300) if I put the car into Reverse, the engine cuts off. Put it back to Park, starts the car again, then switch to Reverse, engine stalls again. Even if I put it in Neutral, starts the car, switch to Drive, the engine stalls again. Basically, from Park or Neutral to any gear, the engine shuts off. However, if I let the car warm up to operating temperature, this does not happen.
Any clue what could be causing this? Thanks in advance.
02-23-2011, 12:48 PM
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