Diagnostic procedure

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ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED TO D, 3, 2 RANGES, OR IN R POSITION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Go to symptom troubleshooting No.4 "Engine stalls-after start/at idle". (See NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE ) Is engine control system okay?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to inspection results.
2	Remove torque converter. Inspect torque converter. (See appropriate Automatic Transmission article.) Is torque converter okay?	Yes	Inspect for bend, damage or kinks of oil cooler line pipes. If okay, overhaul control valve body and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See appropriate Automatic Transmission article.) If problem remains, replace or overhaul transaxle and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. (See appropriate Automatic Transmission article.)
2		No	Replace torque converter.
3	Verify test results. If okay, return to DIAGNOSTIC INDEX to service any additional symptoms. If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace TCM.