Inspection Procedure 5
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Engine Stalls when Moving Selector Lever from "N" to "D" or "N" to "R"
COMMENT
If the engine stalls when the selector lever is shifted from "N" to "D" or "R" range while the engine is idling, the cause is probably a malfunction of the engine system, torque converter clutch solenoid valve, valve body or torque converter (torque converter clutch malfunction).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)
- Malfunction of the engine system
- Malfunction of the torque converter clutch solenoid
- Malfunction of the valve body
- Malfunction of the torque converter (Malfunction of the torque converter clutch)
- Malfunction of the PCM
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the engine system.
Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart.
Q. Is the inspection result good?
YES Go to Step 2.
NO Repair or replace the engine components.
STEP 2. Replace the torque converter clutch solenoid valve.
Replace the torque converter clutch solenoid valve. Valve Body Disassembly and Assembly Valve Body Disassembly and Assembly. Then check the symptom.
Q. Is the symptom eliminated?
YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Disassemble and clean the valve body.
Check the O-ring installation bolts for looseness and valve body for damage. Repair or replace the faulty parts. Valve Body Disassembly and Assembly Valve Body Disassembly and Assembly.
Replace the valve body assembly if the damage is too extensive. Then check the symptom.
Q. Is the symptom eliminated?
YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Replace the torque converter assembly.
(1)Remove the transaxle.
(2)Replace the torque converter assembly. Transaxle Disassembly and Assembly Transaxle Disassembly and Assembly. Then check the symptom.
Q. Is the symptom eliminated?
YES The procedure is complete.
NO Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Replace the PCM.
When the PCM is replaced, register the encrypted code. Immobilizer System.
Q. Is the symptom eliminated?
YES The procedure is complete.
NO Start over at Step 1.