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Inspection Procedure 14: Engine Stall

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14: Engine stall

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)
^ Engine system failure
^ Malfunction of the transmission fluid
^ Malfunction of the torque converter
^ A/T failure: Hydraulic system (valve body assembly), driving force transmission system (clutch/brake)

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Check the transmission fluid.
Check the transmission fluid for burning, fouling, and foreign material.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 3. Check the transmission fluid level.
Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Check and repair the leakage point of the transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Perform a hydraulic test. Hydraulic Pressure Tests

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 5. Compare with another same model vehicle.

Q:Is there a difference from the same model vehicle?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: The procedure is complete.

STEP 6. Retest the system.
Does the engine stall occur again?

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Replace the transaxle assembly.
NO: The procedure is complete.