Shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive?

2005 MAZDA 6
180,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHAD STEWART
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The car will shut off once put into gear. Starts up and idles just fine until the car is put in the drive position.
Oct 7, 2022 at 10:44 PM
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This can happen when the transmission torque converter falls apart internally. But to be sure if you upload a short video with your response I can tell for sure.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Also are there any codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and report back. I can provide how to change the torque converter out if needed.
Oct 8, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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