Q: While shifting, truck stalled; pulse in brake pedal

asked by on June 08, 2016

I was shifting between drive and reverse while doing some farm work and my truck stalled. Now, when I turn the key to restart the truck, there's a slight pulse I can feel in the brake pedal - this happens the first time I turn the ignition - but nothing else happens. What is causing this?

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