Runs but shuts off when shift into gear

Tiny
LONGHAIR4200
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  • 2002 MERCURY SABLE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Shuts off when shifted into gear.
Monday, April 6th, 2020 AT 8:51 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Is the engine idle correct or is it high or low?

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

Can you give it some gas and it will idle?

I need as much information as you can give to us.

Can you upload a video of it stalling?

There is an idle air control that could be causing it to stall as well as the throttle body being dirty.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

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

Roy
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 3:55 AM
Tiny
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Don't know anything about the car thinking of buying it if it is an easy fix.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 7:32 AM
Tiny
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Not at this time. I cannot see it, touch it or diagnose it.

I need your input to help you determine the issue.

Again, can you upload a video of it when it stalls?

Roy
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 7:34 AM

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