Torque CONVERTOR Engagement Test
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Retrieve and record DTCs. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST)
. Repair all DTCs before performing the following test.
- Connect tachometer. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure transaxle fluid level is correct. Drive vehicle and maintain vehicle speed at about 50 MPH. Release throttle for about 2 seconds, then reapply to previous setting. Engine RPM should increase when throttle is released, and decrease in about 5 seconds after throttle is reapplied. Go to next step.
- Maintain vehicle speed at about 50 MPH. Apply light pressure to brake pedal so that brakelights operate. Engine RPM should increase as brake pedal is tapped, and then decrease about 5 seconds after pedal is released. If torque converter clutch operation is not as specified, perform TEST C: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. If concern is still present, see TCC operation concerns listed in appropriate SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING .