1988 Buick Century car dies when u put it into gear

1988 BUICK CENTURY
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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G_FRIEND00
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this has happened a couple of times now its not a very fun thing to experience..
when we had got the car they said you have to push theshifter up hard and hold it in order for it to start(they said it was the nuetral safty switch). so after driving a good amount of time it will jus die on the street not sure why but then you get it started again just fine and as soon as u shift it out of park it would die. after we leave the carwhere it brokedown overnight or so come back and start up and drive away....its very confusing .
if u have any suggestions that would be helpful i would really appriciate it
May 27, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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JDL
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Hello, does it die coming to a stop? Have you done any basic testing? When it refuses to restart, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, check fuel pressure.

Can you check for troublecodes?
May 27, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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G_FRIEND00
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it dousent have a problem starting it just like it will shut off if you shift it out of park
Jun 1, 2009 at 1:08 AM
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Hello, I'd still check codes and fuel pressure.
Jun 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM
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JOSEPHSR
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My car runs and then shuts off.
Aug 12, 2017 at 7:01 PM (Merged)
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