1997 Sable stalls when put into gear

1997 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
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SEATTLEMARY
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Car starts and idles fine but dies when put into any gear.

When I try to start it again, I have to depress gas pedal and pump it to keep running; then it stalls out again as soon as I shift into a gear.
Mar 19, 2006 at 9:54 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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I would have the throttle position sensor checked.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 20, 2006 at 6:40 PM