TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TEST
This test measures the maximum engine speed when the selector lever is at the D or R position and the torque converter stalls to test the operation of the torque converter, and one-way clutch operation and the holding performance of the clutches and brakes in the transmission.
| CAUTION | Do not let anybody stand in front of or behind the vehicle while this test is being carried out. |
- Check the automatic transmission fluid level and temperature and the engine coolant temperature. Fluid level: At the HOT mark on the oil level gauge Fluid temperature: 80-100°C Engine coolant temperature: 80-100°C
- Check wheels.
- Pull the parking brake lever on, with the brake pedal fully depressed.
- Start the engine.
- Move the selector lever to the D position, fully depress the accelerator pedal and take a reading of the maximum engine speed at this time. CAUTION: The throttle should not be left fully open for any more than eight seconds. If carrying out the stall test two or more times, move the selector lever to the N position and run the engine at 1,000 r/min to let the automatic transaxle fluid cool down before carrying out subsequent tests. Standard value Stall speed: 2,000-2,900 r/min Move the selector lever to the R position and carry out the same test again. Standard value Stall speed: 2,000-2,900 r/min
Scheme 1
- Stall speed is too high in both D and R ranges Low line pressure Low & reverse brake slippage
- Stall speed is too high in D range only Underdrive clutch slippage
- Stall speed is too high in R range only Reverse clutch slippage
- Stall speed too low in both D and R ranges Malfunction of torque converter Insufficient engine output