why does my car die when i put it in gear?

Asked by babylankster Jul 27, 2013 at 06:15 PM about the 1996 Honda Accord LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car idles fine but when I put it in gear it dies,already cleaned IACV,FUEL FILTER,CHECKED VACCUME LINES

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Jedidiah answered 11 years ago

With out a scanner on it to view the activity, sounds like a TPS(throttle position sensor) or MAP/MAF sensor. Those control air/fuel response on demand. Hope this helps.

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