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Dealers are evil (usually). Invest in a decent scanner instead of a code reader.
Start buying the needed tools and save yourself $ down the road. My obd2 scanner is pretty old but I looked this one over quickly:
https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9575-AutoScanner/product-reviews/B003IOKPLO

The price isn't bad compared to the USB cable & software I bought for my VW tdi's. That hit the wallet pretty good - $475. But, it is a needed tool.

Ok been comparing for a couple hours now, I got my heart set on this on

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011...rds=cp9680&dpPl=1&dpID=41amrvQ+6dL&ref=plSrch

I can get it for $150-180 local compare to $200+ online
 

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If you can take it to a transmission shop near where you are, much better. I think you have a trans problem causing your engine to stall while in drive (excessive resistance perhaps?). May be the torque converter.
 
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If you can take it to a transmission shop near where you are, much better. I think you have a trans problem causing your engine to stall while in drive (excessive resistance perhaps?). May be the torque converter.

I'll have to swing by the shop that rebuilt it & have them scope it out since it's still under warranty, but I don't think the transmission is suspect #1 here

Transmission was rebuilt 15,000 miles ago, fluid is still at proper level & very pink, shifts like butter
 

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Don't pull the trigger on it just yet as these are just fancy code readers with a little screen.

This is more than your budget but take a look on ebay at the used Snap-on Solus. The wider screen spoils you since it displays data over longer time periods plus depending on which model most will allow you to command outputs to various actuators. These are what is needed to really diagnose & avoid tossing parts at a problem.

Check the vehicle operation like you said earlier then check the egr valve operation if the problem still exists.
 
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Habbibie - check the lower trans line fitting on the rad, our 04 just had this fitting fail just a few weeks after a brake line went under the rad.
I saw the residual staining and wetness and thought it was from brake fluid and didnt think anything of it until the wife said it wouldn't move.

~$200 for new fittings and lines from fmco + fluid and I hope its not toasted.

BTW - the fitting and lines are rust rotted
 
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Habbibie - check the lower trans line fitting on the rad, our 04 just had this fitting fail just a few weeks after a brake line went under the rad.
I saw the residual staining and wetness and thought it was from brake fluid and didnt think anything of it until the wife said it wouldn't move.

~$200 for new fittings and lines from fmco + fluid and I hope its not toasted.

BTW - the fitting and lines are rust rotted

I'll look into it soon, I'll wait till it's a dry day outside. Right now it's wet and hard to distinguish between water and oil
 

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Regarding your stalling issue, I experienced the exact same thing with my 05 EB. As the 05 was the first year of the 3V & throttle by wire, there were issues. The throttle position sensor & throttle actuator were suspect. I changed out the entire throttle body in 2009 with a new Factory unit. It's never stumbled since. the entire throttle body was cheaper than buying the sensors individually. I want to say there was a TSB in 2007/2008 that spoke to this. If you replace the TB, go with a unit from 2009 or later. the whole unit was under $300...
Regarding the trans lines, both of my cooler lines have been replaced. The steel rotted through a few years ago.
 
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Regarding your stalling issue, I experienced the exact same thing with my 05 EB. As the 05 was the first year of the 3V & throttle by wire, there were issues. The throttle position sensor & throttle actuator were suspect. I changed out the entire throttle body in 2009 with a new Factory unit. It's never stumbled since. the entire throttle body was cheaper than buying the sensors individually. I want to say there was a TSB in 2007/2008 that spoke to this. If you replace the TB, go with a unit from 2009 or later. the whole unit was under $300...
Regarding the trans lines, both of my cooler lines have been replaced. The steel rotted through a few years ago.

Great info. Thank you Boose, It hasn't stalled since yesterday but I didn't really hit any traffic jams, the trans lines surprisingly aren't rotted or rusted, the fittings are tighter than all hell too.
I still haven't discovered where the leak came from but it hasn't leaked since while parked??? I'm gonna check the fluid level tomorrow during the day and the results will determine my next move of action is.

Here's how the trans line looked when I found the leak yesterday.... Like I said kinda mysterious where it came from but the lines themselves are dry

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Well I checked the transmission fluid, seems fine, maybe half a quart low but nothing that would indicate a constant leak...

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In order to confirm my lines that were leaking, I sprayed liberally with brake cleaner. This removed all oil. Then blew dry with compressed air. they soon became "wet" again with fluid. I would spray all of the undercarriage from the front axle to the fan shroud to dry everything of oil. It'll be easier to spot with a "clean slate".
 
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