Diagnostic procedure

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ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED TO D RANGE, OR IN R POSITION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Go to symptom troubleshooting No.10 "LOW IDLE/STALLS DURING DECELERATION". (See NO.10 LOW IDLE/STALLS DURING DECELERATION .) Is the engine control system normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
2	Inspect the TCC solenoid. (See SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .) Is the TCC solenoid normal?	Yes	Repeat the basic inspection and repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)
2		No	Repair the TCC solenoid.
3	Verify the test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)