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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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car shuts off when gas pedal is pushed

When I drive my car in drive or reverse the car works fine but when I tap the gas in overdrive the entire car shuts off. I think its an electrical problem. The car has a blown head gasket, so I don't know if the affects it or not.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Re: car shuts off when gas pedal is pushed

bump for any more suggestions
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