Why does my car die when I put it in drive?

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
175,100 MILES
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MARSHABAMA
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While my car sit in idle it runs as if nothing is wrong but as soon as I put it in drive it starts to sputter and pop then dies. I just replaced fuel pump, 02Sensor, fuel regulator and an oil change.
Dec 31, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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does/is CEl on? any codes in computer? try cleaning MAF sensor.
Dec 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM
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MARSHABAMA
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Not sure what CEI is. Only shows service engine soon but can not get it to autozone to have them do a scan on it. where and what is MAF sensor?
Jan 1, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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FIXITMR
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cel is check engine light. was it doing this before you changed pump and stuff?
Jan 1, 2012 at 4:58 AM
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MARSHABAMA
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Had someone check the sensor and that did not solve anything either. I was able to get it to autozone and have it scanned and again it only shows 02 sensor bad even though it has been changed. I had someone tell me it could be the coil pack or crank sensor does that sound possible? I have not been able to have it checked out yet as I am a single ****** of 4 money is tight and its hard to continue paying someone to do one thing after another.
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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when you say check sensor did that mean see if it was dirty? they all get dirty. another thing about ox is it can mean a vacuum leak somewhere. hoses crack/split/fall off and intake gaskets can leak. you need a vacuum leak test if no obvious problems are visible.
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM
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MARSHABAMA
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To be honest I do not know what they mean by "checking it". I do want to thank you for all your help so far I know it has to be aggravating for you because it sure has me stressed out.
Jan 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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