Engine stalling when put in gear after idling in park for short time

Tiny
BOB KOTOWITZ
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  • 2008 NISSAN X-TRAIL
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
After idling in park for a short time the engine stalls out when put in gear.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 AT 1:25 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This can be caused by a dirty throttle bore. here is a guide to help you service the unit, also do you have a check engine light on? Here are two guides to help us fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

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

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

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