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Sent to Car Experts September 19, 2004 5:23 p.m.

I have a 92 Buick LaSabre (front wheel drive). I have a strange problem with the transmission. When I first start the car and put it into gear - nothing. But, if I shut off the engine and immediately restart it, and put it into gear - it works - every time...

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September 19, 2004 5:36 p.m. (13 minutes and 3 seconds later)

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so if you let it run eventualy will not drive?

the symtom might be of plugged filter...or not enough fluid to get it going right away

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Sent September 19, 2004 6:03 p.m. (27 minutes and 21 seconds later)

No, the first time I start the car (even yet it warm up) the transmission will not engage. But, as soon as I shut off the engine, regardless if I do this cold or the engine is warmed up, restart the engine and put it in gear - it works. I have checked all my fluid levels and all are full.
What filter can be plugged?
Thanks,
Mark

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Sent September 19, 2004 6:09 p.m. (6 minutes and 7 seconds later)

Response to FeedMySheep's Post: No, the first time I start the car (even yet it warm up) the transmission will not engage. But, as soon as I shut off the engine, regardless if I do this cold or the engine is warmed up, restart the engine and put it in gear - it works. I have checked all my fluid levels and all are full. What filter can be plugged? Thanks, Mark

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September 19, 2004 10:06 p.m. (3 hours and 57 minutes later)

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September 19, 2004 10:19 p.m. (12 minutes and 8 seconds later)

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