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NO.24 ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED TO D, S, L RANGES, OR IN R POSITION [JA5A-EL]

BME050301030260

24 | Engine stalls when shifted to D, S, L ranges, or in R position
DESCRIPTION | • Engine stalls when shifting from N or P position to D, S, L ranges or R position at idle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • The malfunction is on the engine control side (e.g. IAC system). Otherwise, the malfunction is in the input/turbine speed sensor (engine sometimes starts) or the TCC piston circuit (engine always stalls).

  Note

  • Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
--- | --- | ---
1 | Go to No.5 "ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE". (See NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE [AJ] (VIN: JMZ LW19J7*# 300001-, JM0 LW10J300 300001-301405, JM6 LW10J300 300001-, JM8 LW28J**# 300001-301513).) (See NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE [AJ] (VIN: JM0 LW10J300 301406-, JMZ LW69J7*# 307683-, JM8 LW28J**# 301514-, JM8 LW28A**# 301514- (Assumed)).)
Is the engine control system normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
2 | Remove the torque converter. Inspect the torque converter. (See ATX Workshop Manual.) Is the torque converter normal? | Yes | Inspect for bending, damage or kinks of the oil cooler line pipes. If normal, overhaul the control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See ATX Workshop Manual.) If any problem remains, replace or overhaul the transaxle and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts.
(See ATX Workshop Manual.)
No | Replace the torque converter.
3 | • Verify the test results.

  - If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
  - If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.

  • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the TCM.