Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear

Tiny
ELVINV
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  • 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 124 MILES
Vehicle listed above is a Suzuki Vitara sport. Turns on but turns off in gear, I changed the fuel pump, EGR valve cam sensor and it's still the same.
Sunday, February 13th, 2022 AT 5:07 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you place it in gear, does the vehicle jump, or does it just shut off? Also, have you scanned the computer to see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes? If not, that is where I would start. Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

Also, have you checked for vacuum leaks, and while in park, does the engine idle smoothly? Are the RPMs in neutral approximately 800 RPMs?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, February 13th, 2022 AT 7:48 PM

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