After replacing steering column the car shuts off while driving

Tiny
FELISHATRUJILLO29
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  • 1986 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Where is the MAP sensor located on this car? Also this is an ongoing issue l am trying to fix and find the issue with the car. I already changed the alternator. After the steering column was changed the car started shutting off when driving. I have to turn ignition all the way off before it will start again. What's your intake on this situation? Thank you for your time knowledge.
Saturday, February 8th, 2020 AT 7:14 AM

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Tiny
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If all that was changed was the column and this started, I am wondering if you have an ignition switch issue. Was a used column put into it or was this a new part with or without a new ignition switch?

The MAP sensor is in the left fender area. I included a picture to try and orient yourself.

Clearly if the engine is stalling this could be a MAP sensor issue but here is a guide that covers the other common causes.

Run through this and let me know what questions you have and we can go from there. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
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Saturday, February 8th, 2020 AT 7:56 AM

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