FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Stall Speed Test

This test checks the operation of the following items:
- torque converter one-way clutch
- forward clutch
- low/intermediate clutch
- low one-way clutch
- low/intermediate one-way clutch
- engine performance

WARNING: APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE FIRMLY WHILE PERFORMING EACH STALL TEST TO PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: Always perform line pressure test procedures prior to performing Stall Speed Test. If line pressure is LOW at stall, DO NOT perform Stall Speed Test or further transaxle damage will occur.

NOTE: The stall test should be performed with the engine and transaxle at normal operating temperatures.

1. Connect tachometer to the engine.

Stall Speed Chart:





2. Press accelerator pedal to the floor (WOT) in each range. Record rpm reached in each range. Stall speeds should be as follows:

Stall Speed High (Slip):





If stall speeds were too high, refer to the chart. If stall speeds were too low, first check engine idle speed and tune-up.

CAUTION: After testing each of the following ranges OD, D and R move the transaxle range selector lever to N (Neutral) and run engine for about 15 seconds to allow the torque converter to cool before testing the next range to prevent damage to the torque converter.

CAUTION: Do not maintain WOT in any range for more than five seconds or damage to the torque converter may occur.

NOTE: Prolonged usage of this procedure may set Diagnostic Trouble Code P0712 or P1783. After performing Stall Speed Test procedures run on-board diagnostic test and clear DTCs from memory. Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes