Dies at idle in gear

First thing I would do is change the fuel filter and air filter

could be a couple of things because when u put a car in gear the idle goes down so check see if it dies while ur sligthly on the gas to keep it running but be carefull.if the car dies anyway then u could have a jammed or locked up torque converter and if so the only way to know for sure is to unbolt the flywheel from the converter and giving it a try

Is the idle at the right rpms sounds like it is at a low idle.

Check fuel rail pressure.

Add fuel to beyond 1/2 tank.

A weak fuel pump do not like to ran low on gas.


When was the last gas filter and fuel pump change?

90-120,000 miles is the typical change out.

Fuel pump like to quit on a HOT day.

Test the pressure and see is it within specification.


Good luck

Remove all of the battery cables and clean them, replace both of the bolts. These cars will give trouble like this with dirty connections that you cannot see until you inspect and clean all three. A cam sensor is one of two things that tell the computer where #1 fireing is for starting car. They do not usually go bad, the magnet inside the engine will fall apart though and the engine light will stay on.

It should be on the accumulator. Passenger side near the strut tower.

check your idle air control valve(IAC) its probably dirty and are not able to move freely
the IAC valve controls the air mixture at idol speeds

I had similar problem with my 1994 Buick LeSabe. after clening EGR valve and idle valve the problem almost disappeared. use trottle body cleaning liquid. be carefull with a gasket otherwise you will need to buy a new one. New EGR cost around $120

Hello;
It sounds as if you have a vacuum leak. It could be at the hose for the power brakes, pcv valve or the EGR Valve hose leaking. You may also have a bad fuel pressure regulator. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thanks;
Rich
RPM Northwest

Thats fine. It only takes 4 psi of pressure to keep your engine oiled.