Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive, will not start

Tiny
HARLEY_PIRTLE
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
  • V6
  • 190,000 MILES
My car will turn on and idle if it is in park, I can even apply pressure to the gas. But when I put it into drive, and apply pressure to the gas then the car shuts off. I have checked all my fluids and they are all full and my car has a full tank of gas. But I cannot figure out why it won’t start?
Sunday, June 26th, 2022 AT 12:30 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like it could be a MAP sensor, or you have a vacuum leak. We need to check for codes first, this guide can help us get started in fixing the car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Monday, June 27th, 2022 AT 9:37 AM

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