Q: Car starts and then shakes uncontrobally when idle , so I have to hurry and put it neutral but if come to a complete stop it shuts

asked by on December 08, 2017

Hi the issue is that when starting the car it drives for a bit then as you start to slow down the car shakes and if you come to a complete stop the car shuts off, although it would easily start again and do the same thing. What do you think is the issue

My car has an automatic transmission.

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