Torque Converter Operation Concern: Always Applied/Stalls Vehicle

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POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE CHART

Possible Component	Reference/Action
251 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System	Carry out Torque Converter Operation Test. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER DIAGNOSIS in this service information. Run On-Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to INTRODUCTION article for diagnosis. Go to PINPOINT TEST A using the scan tool. Repair as required. Clear codes. Road Test and rerun OBD .
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
351 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Main Controls
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location	Inspect gaskets. Repair as required.
TCC regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
TCC control valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
TCC solenoid - not functioning correctly	Activate solenoid using scan tool. Refer to OUTPUT STATE CONTROL (OSC) MODE in this service information. Go to PINPOINT TEST A . Install a new solenoid as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS in this service information. Download a new solenoid body strategy into the PCM. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.