Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive or reverse

194,455 MILES • 4.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEN GILL
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Car is hard to start. But then idles fine once it warms up. Shuts off when it is put in drive or rev.
Feb 18, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

The first thing I would do is check the fuel pressure. It would explain both issues.

You can rent a tester at a parts store.

There is a motor on the throttle body that can cause the stalling going into gear. That could be the reason for this.

Roy
Feb 18, 2020 at 8:07 AM
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