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Engine Stops When Shifted to D From N




Engine stops when shifted to D from N

Shift solenoid valve C defective

Drive plate defective or transmission incorrectly installed

Torque converter clutch piston defective

Torque converter defective

Torque converter regulator valve defective

Lock-up shift valve defective

Lock-up control valve defective

Notes

Inspect the shift solenoid valve C function with the HDS Shift Solenoid Valve C Test/Replacement.

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Check for a seized shift solenoid valve, and inspect the O-rings.

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Check for a incorrectly installed transmission, and check the drive plate for wear and damage. Replace the drive plate if it is worn or damaged.

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Check the stall speed A/T Stall Speed Test.

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Check the line pressure A/T Pressure Test.

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Improper alignment of ATF pump and the torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high pitched squeak.

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Be careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. You may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will cause ATF pump seizure, use the proper tools.

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Replace the torque converter.

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Check the torque converter regulator valve and the lock-up control valve in the regulator valve body for free movement. If the valves does not move, replace the regulator valve body.

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Check the lock-up shift valve in the main valve body for free movement. If the valve does not move, replace the main valve body.