INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Engine Stalls when Moving Selector Lever from "N" to "D" or "N" to "R": Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the engine system.
Refer to < 2.4L Engine >, Diagnosis - Trouble Symptom Chart - When the engine is hot, it stalls at idle or < 3.0L Engine >, Diagnosis - TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART - WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT, IT STALLS AT IDLE .

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. Refer to VALVE BODY . Then check the symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 3.

Fig 1: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve
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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. Refer to VALVE BODY .

Replace the valve body assembly if the damages are thought to be irreparable. Then check the symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 4.

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
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STEP 4. Replace the torque converter assembly.
1. Remove the transaxle.
2. Replace the torque converter assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE . Then check the symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Go to Step 5.

Fig 3: Locating Torque Converter Assembly
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STEP 5. Replace the PCM.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO: Start over at Step 1.