NO.24 ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED TO D RANGE, OR IN R POSITION [JA5AX-EL]


24	Engine stalls when shifted to D range, or in R position
DESCRIPTION	• Engine stalls when shifting from N or P position to D range or R position at idle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Malfunction is on the engine control side (e.g. electronic throttle control system). Otherwise, malfunction is in input/turbine speed sensor (engine sometimes starts) or TCC piston circuit (engine always stalls). • Before following troubleshooting steps, make sure that Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.


STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	• Go to symptom troubleshooting No.5 "Engine stalls-after start/at idle". (See NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE [L8, LF, L3].) • Is engine control system okay?	Yes	Go to next step.
1		No	Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection results.
2	• Remove torque converter. • Inspect torque converter. (See ATX Workshop Manual.) • Is torque converter okay?	Yes	• Inspect for bend, damage or kinks of oil cooler line pipes. If okay, overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any defective parts. (See ATX Workshop Manual.) • If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and repair or replace any defective parts. (See ATX Workshop Manual.)
2		No	Replace torque converter.
3	• Verify test results. - If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. - If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Informations and perform repair or diagnosis. • If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed. • If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.

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