Q: Car is dying when taking it from reverse to drive
I drive to and from work just fine...But for the past 3 days, after I stop to get my daughter, after putting it in reverse then back to drive it stalls out and completely dies. But it doesn't do it backing out of my drive way and back to drive in the mornings or when leaving work. My car is a push start if that is of importance.
My car has 66000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi Andrea. Thanks for contacting us today. This can be a very tricky symptom to diagnose, as it could be a mechanical problem within the transmission, dirty transmission fluid that simply needs to be flushed, or an electrical issue with a shift solenoid. It’s also possible that this is due to a fuel system problem, like clogged fuel injectors, dirty mass air flow sensor or even a faulty idle adjustment valve. Since there are so many possibilities, it’s probably best to have a professional mechanic complete an on-site inspection to determine the root source and the right repair solution.
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