2002 Chrysler Town and Country shut off when accelerate

Tiny
TOUBEEVUE
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  • 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
This car starts but when I drive it to a stop and as I push the gas padle slightly the car shut off. Please help. Thanks
Saturday, October 25th, 2008 AT 12:18 PM

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Tiny
JASONRAY
  • MECHANIC
  • 213 POSTS
Is there a check engine light on? There could possibly be a problem with the TPS.(Throttle position sensor) If there's an OPEN in the sensor right off the idle position, this could cause a problem. Not a guaranteed fix but a possiblity. There could also be a vacuum leak. If the PCM can compensate for the vacuum leak at idle, when you open the throttle, too much air may be introduced into the engine and cause it to die. Again, another possiblity. You could also even have a transmission problem. Let's check for codes in the PCM first. (Check engine light)
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008 AT 1:04 PM

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