Shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive but does fine in reverse?

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
156,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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SB91
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When i slowed down my car shut off and when i started it back and shifted to drive it immediately shut off again. It starts up fine and it runs fine in reverse park or neutral.
Jun 26, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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I have seen the air intake tube crack and then open up while in drive due to the engine shifting in its mounts which cancels the flow to the MAF sensor which will stall the engine. Here is the part I am talking about so you can remove it for inspection. Also, check the air tube connection at the throttle body and MAF sensor as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 26, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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SB91
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These are the codes it's throwing also.
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Jun 26, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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Yep, you have found the problem, the intake runner controls are not working which will make the engine stall, usually the butterfly will get dirty but I have seen the actuators go out as well, here are the location so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 27, 2024 at 9:50 AM