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It's a safety feature built into the computer software. It is known as a "Rev Limiter". It keeps the engine from blowing up. It wont cut out when it is in gear.

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Q: What would be the problem if the rpm reaches 4000 and cuts out in a 2000 Pontiac grand am?
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