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2000 Durango 5.9v8 dies instantly when put into gear what could be the issue? Vacuum?

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Old Jul 28, 2025 | 09:20 PM
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Default 2000 Durango 5.9v8 dies instantly when put into gear what could be the issue? Vacuum?

it idles fine, but the minute I goto put into drive it just dies! I was on the freeway and went to accelerate and my rpms jumped from halfway to full then back, almost like a hiccup, or air bubble or something got pushed through, hell I don't know!! Lol.
​​​​​​​ I just bought a new battery, air filter, all the levels are good, I'm at a complete loss! If anyone can help please do THANX I'm so frustrated with this car I'm about to blow it up! Can anyone say BONFIRE? LOL BUT SERIOUSLY ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. THANX
 
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Old Jul 28, 2025 | 09:36 PM
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Does it slam into gear, and stall like dumping the clutch on a manual trans?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 11:53 PM
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Does it throw any codes? If it does that'll narrow it down.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2025 | 10:14 PM
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Does it slam into gear, and stall like dumping the clutch on a manual trans?
IN neutral it's fine, drive it's doesn't slam into gear it goes smoothly but it dies right off the bat! I tried to see if it would stay on in reverse, with e brake on, no foot brake, I put into reverse and I jerked into gear.
I've so far cleaned the throttle flaps, the tcm, and the idle went up but that's all. Nothing new it still dies even if I let it warm up for 20-30 mins in neutral.

 
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Old Jul 31, 2025 | 10:15 PM
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unfortunately I don't have a code reader...
 
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Old Aug 1, 2025 | 01:48 AM
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Here's a detailed breakdown to read codes without a reader: (AutoZone will read them for free if you can drive to them)
  1. Ensure the vehicle is off and the key is removed.
  2. Insert the key into the ignition.
  3. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position, then back to "OFF" twice, and then back to "ON" a third time. Leave it in the "ON" position.
  4. Observe the odometer display. The check engine light codes will appear as a series of numbers and letters, typically starting with "P", "B", "C", or "U", followed by four numbers.
  5. Record the codes. Write down each code as it appears, as the display will cycle through all stored codes.
  6. Turn the ignition off.

After obtaining the codes, you can refer to an OBD-II code list (available online or in repair manuals) to understand what each code signifies
 
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Old Aug 3, 2025 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rebelwoc
Here's a detailed breakdown to read codes without a reader: (AutoZone will read them for free if you can drive to them)
  1. Ensure the vehicle is off and the key is removed.
  2. Insert the key into the ignition.
  3. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position, then back to "OFF" twice, and then back to "ON" a third time. Leave it in the "ON" position.
  4. Observe the odometer display. The check engine light codes will appear as a series of numbers and letters, typically starting with "P", "B", "C", or "U", followed by four numbers.
  5. Record the codes. Write down each code as it appears, as the display will cycle through all stored codes.
  6. Turn the ignition off.

After obtaining the codes, you can refer to an OBD-II code list (available online or in repair manuals) to understand what each code signifies
Thank you for responding I so appreciate it. I was able to get a code reader and there aren't any codes. I bought a new fuel pump, I stalled it and still the same issue. I'll try the code thing with ignition today and let you know what happens. Thank you all for your quick responses. 😊
 
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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 02:27 AM
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do not know if you fixed this yet but i had an issues awhile back (Like 2021 i think before i started driving my 2000 durango daily where the IAC valve (Idle Air Control) acted up and it would die when putting it in gear, idle seemed fine in N and Park but not in Drive Now that I think of it I never replaced it just cleaned it real good.
 
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