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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES — Final Check: Stall Testing

AT-68prose procedure

A/T (Automatic Transmission) specific procedure. Stall test performed in D, 2, 1, and R selector positions.

Final Check

STALL TESTING

Stall test procedure

  1. 1
    Check A/T and engine fluid levels. If necessary, add.
    Illustration showing vehicle with vibration/noise indicators and fluid check area
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  2. 2
    Warm up engine until engine oil and A.T.F. reach operating temperature after vehicle has been driven approx. 10 minutes.
    A.T.F. operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
  3. 3
    Set parking brake and block wheels.
    Illustration showing driver in vehicle with tachometer visible and wheels blocked
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  4. 4
    Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
    It is good practice to put a mark on point of specified engine rpm on indicator.
  5. 5
    Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" range.
    Illustration showing selector lever being moved to D range with parking brake applied
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  6. 6
    Accelerate to wide-open throttle gradually while applying foot brake.
    Illustration showing driver applying foot brake and accelerating to wide-open throttle, with timer showing less than 5 seconds
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  7. 7
    Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release throttle.
    During test, never hold throttle wide-open for more than 5 seconds.
    Stall revolution: 3,050 - 3,250 rpm
  8. 8
    Shift selector lever to "N".
    Illustration showing selector lever being moved to N position
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  9. 9
    Cool off A.T.F.
    Run engine at idle for at least one minute.
  10. 10
    Perform stall tests in the same manner as in steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in "2", "1" and "R", respectively.
A.T.F. operating temperatureWarm-up condition
50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
Stall revolutionWide-open throttle stall test
3,050 - 3,250rpm

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