Shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear?

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA
154,738 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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RONHAINES
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starts runs, and idles fine. as soon as i put it in drive or reverse, the car shuts off, I'm not sure why. Can anybody help me out? please.
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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This can be a vacuum leak, dirty throttle body or a locked-up transmission torque converter. When you put it in gear does the engine stall instantly or does it take a few seconds? This guide can help, also do you have any check engine lights on? If so, we should clear the codes. Here is what I would do first which is service the throttle bore; this guide will help walk you through the steps with instructions below for your car:

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

and use this guide when the engine is cold only:

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

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. We need to hear the noise, so we know which direction to go to help you fix the car. It takes time to upload so please be patient. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Apr 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM