Car wont stay on while in drive..

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Aug 17, 2007 | 04:48 PM

Jay_240sx

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Car wont stay on while in drive..

I just got my first 240.. But the car wont stay on like when i have it in park the car idles fine but as soon as i put it in drive and i dont have my foot on the gas the car will shut off and when i come to a stop the car wants to shut off.. but it only happens when im in drive.. wat could the problem be?? if anyone can help it'l be appreciated...

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Aug 17, 2007 | 06:39 PM

Rnz520

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From: Culpeper

the problem is its an auto... on a more serious note, prob the torque converter

Aug 21, 2007 | 06:39 AM

Jay_240sx

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I dont think it would be the torque converter ... but they're sayin that it might be the mass air flow sensor thats causing that .. any opinions

Aug 21, 2007 | 08:26 AM

LA_phantom_240

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From: Slidell, LA

MAF, IACV, TPS, there's a whole lotta junk that can cause that. I would start by giving it a tuneup and cleaning out the IACV (Idle Air Control Valve). That should help your idle by leaps and bounds.