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Torque Converter Stall Speed Test

CAUTION: DO NOT  perform torque converter stall speed test for more than 10 seconds or transaxle may be damaged. DO NOT  move shift lever while increasing engine speed.
  1. Apply parking brake and block all wheels. Connect tachometer and start engine. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Place shift lever in "2".
  2. Fully depress brake pedal. Fully depress accelerator for 6-8 seconds and note engine speed. This is torque converter stall speed.
  3. Allow transaxle to cool for 2 minutes. Repeat test procedure in "D4", "1" and "R".
  4. Torque converter stall speed should be the same in "D4", "2", "1" and "R". Torque converter stall speed should be 1850-2150 RPM. If torque converter stall speed is not within specification, see the TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED TROUBLE SHOOTING  table below for possible causes.
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED TROUBLE SHOOTING

Stall Speed Test Results Probable Cause
Stall Speed RPM High In "D4", "2", "1" & "R" Low Fluid Level, Low Oil Pump Output, Clogged Fluid Strainer, Pressure Regulator Valve Stuck Closed, Slipping Clutch
Stall Speed RPM High In "R" Slipping Reverse Clutch
Stall Speed RPM High In "D4" Slipping 1st Or 2nd Clutch, Defective 1st Gear Or 2nd Gear One-Way Clutch
Stall Speed RPM High In "2" Slipping 1st-Hold Or 2nd Clutch, Defective 2nd Gear One-Way Clutch
Stall Speed RPM High In "1" Slipping 1st Or 1st-Hold Clutch, Defective 1st Gear One-Way Clutch
Stall Speed RPM Low In "D4", "2", "1" & "R" Engine Output Low, Torque Converter One-Way Clutch Slipping