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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
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Weird Starting prob.

OK, last week I took the car to the parts store and all was fine. When i started the car up it started fine. I let it run for a about 15 seconds or so before i put it in gear, as soon as i did so the car died, it did this a few times, then i just gave it some gas instead of holding the brake as i put it in Drive.

What gives? I haven't driven it since as i've needed the use of my econobox more lately.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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i'd check tune up related parts and adjustments and look for vacuum leaks.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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okie dokie. Thou it has new plugs and wires, and i was able to come to a complete stop and it didn't stall then. But i'll check for vacuum leaks.
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Could also be your tcc clutch failing to release.
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