1994 Dodge Colt

1994 DODGE COLT
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDY N
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why does my car start and run until i put it in to gear,then it stalls
Feb 17, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you checked for vacuum leaks? Finally, can you keep the engine running if you keep your foot on the gas? Have you checked fuel pump pressure?

Joe
Mar 7, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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SPHYNX
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When a car stalls whien put in gear... it's running lean. We need to add more fuel. A fualty MAP sensor is one of the things that can cause this. The only way to be sure is to have it put on a diagnostic computer.
Jan 7, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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