Stalls when put in gear

Tiny
MILESET
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  • 2014 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 90,000 MILES
Car starts and runs fine when in park. When I put in gear car buckles and turns off. Car does not do this when it is raining or humid. Any ideas?
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 9:18 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

Interesting when it doesn't do it. Rain usually causes electrical problems. However, since that is the case, I think I want you to start with checking for engine vacuum leaks. Here is a link that shows how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

It could also be due to a dirty throttle body. You may want to try cleaning the throttle body. Here is a link that shows how it's done:

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

Also, take a look through the next link. It discusses common causes of an engine stalling at idle.

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

Let me know if any of this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 9:09 PM

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