No power/car shuts off if I press the gas pedal

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RPOWELL82
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This car had a head gasket replaced and ran fine. About 6 months later I'm coming home from work and it started to shut off as I was driving. Now it will start and idle but will stall if I hit the throttle. I've replaced spark plugs and wires, mass air flow sensor, new air filter, new fuel pump (with everything included). Not sure what else to look at or change to make this car run. It seems like it's either starving for air or not getting gas. Any info on this would be great as I can't afford a mechanic.
Jan 9, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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SEVAG P
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Hi,

As a first step we must check the fault codes to narrow down the cause, it can be fuel related, electrical sensor or actuator problem, use the link below.
obd2 socket location is at the driver side under the dash in the center position.

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

Jan 10, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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