Stall speed, checking
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- Connect tachometer (e.g. VAG 1367 engine tester), or read Engine Speed (RPM) using VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) to read measured value block.
- Hold vehicle stationary with parking brake and foot brake.
- Start engine and place selector lever in "D" position.
- Increase Engine Speed (RPM) briefly (max. 5 seconds). When doing this the stall speed listed in the table must be attained. If necessary, repeat test after 20 seconds.
- If the final specified stall speed is not attained, the following malfunctions are probable causes:STALL SPEED DIAGNOSTIC
Symptom Probable cause Stall speed too high: Forward clutch slipping, free-wheel slipping Stall speed up to 200 rpm too low: Check engine settings Stall speed more than 200 rpm too low: Torque converter malfunctioning
In cases of doubt, the engine settings must always be checked first and, if necessary, corrected.
The transmission must always have the correct torque converter installed.
STALL SPEED
| Transmission code letters Automatic transmission 096 |
Torque converter Code letters |
Stall speed RPM |
|---|---|---|
| CFA | QCCR | 2400 - 2700 |
| CFC | QACA | 2700 - 3000 |
| CFD | QACA | 2550 - 2850 |
| CFF | QCCR | 2350 - 2650 |
| CFH, CNK | QACA | 2750 - 3050 |
| CFK, CRR | QACA | 2350 - 2650 |