Stall Speed Test: Evaluation

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The stall speed should fall within 2400 to 2700 RPM in all tested gear ranges. Refer to the Stall Speed Test Diagnosis for causes of higher or lower stall speed.

Stall Speed Test Diagnosis

Stall Speed Test Results	Road Test Results	Probable Cause
Stall Speed in All Gear Ranges Exceed Specified Limit	No 1st gear or slippage in 1st gear.	Line pressure too low.
Stall Speed in Drive (D) and Second (2) Ranges Exceed Specified Limit	Slippage in 1st gear. 2nd and 3rd gear are normal. Slippage in drive (D) range 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Engine braking occurs with throttle valve fully closed. Slippage in Second (2) range 1st and 2nd gears. Engine braking occurs with throttle valve fully closed.	One-way clutch slippage. One-way clutch slippage. Forward clutch. Forward clutch.
Stall speed in Reverse (R) Range Exceeds the Specified Limit	Engine braking does not function in the Low (L) range. Engine braking works in the L range	1st-reverse brake slippage. Direct clutch slippage.
Stall Speed Within Specifications	Vehicle speed will not exceed 50 km/h (50 mph). This condition causes very high fluid temperatures. Slippage in drive (D) range 3rd gear. Slippage in drive (D) range 1-2 gear upshift.	Torque converter one-way clutch seizure. Direct clutch slippage. 2nd brake band slippage.