2005 Chevy Malibu 2005 Chevy Malibu cuts off when put in ge

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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PIERCELT
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2005 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic 128000 miles

my car starts fine in the morning or when the car has been sitting for a while like if i drive it to work and leave after work everything is fine but if i stop at the store or to get gas when i start back up it comes on but shuts off or i can press the gas to keep it on and it stays on but when i put it into gear (d or r) it immediately shuts off...after about 3 tries it will go but i have really press the gas and pray that it goes and it just sounds like i'm speeding off (scary) any suggestions? timing maybe or tune up i never had either one of these but it only happens when i cut off the car and turn it back on in the morning and after long periods i have no problem with it thanks
Jan 14, 2010 at 7:19 AM
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MATHIASO
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Hello _

Have tune up done to get it out of the way, but other things could cause that problem. I suppose there is no engine light, but scan it for code(s) anyway,sometime code(s) are pending.
it could be a faulty coolant sensor, a bad MAP sensor or an air temperature sensor..
Check the battery state of charge.
Jan 14, 2010 at 11:54 AM