Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive, will not start

2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
190,000 MILES • V6
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HARLEY_PIRTLE
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My car will turn on and idle if it is in park, I can even apply pressure to the gas. But when I put it into drive, and apply pressure to the gas then the car shuts off. I have checked all my fluids and they are all full and my car has a full tank of gas. But I cannot figure out why it won’t start?
Jun 26, 2022 at 5:30 AM
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It sounds like it could be a MAP sensor, or you have a vacuum leak. We need to check for codes first, this guide can help us get started in fixing the car:

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

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jun 27, 2022 at 2:37 AM
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