2001 toyota starts ok and engine runs in park or reverse but when put in gears the engine stalls what could be the problem.
If the engine stalls abruptly on your Cirrus, as if some one clamped
it, then I would suspect that the 'lock-up' function on the torque
converter of the transmission is in the lock-up position. That means it
is the same as popping the clutch on a conventional transmission car,
which cause the same stall. If you can't drive the car, I would call
around to several independent transmission shops to find one that is
familiar with the Chrysler 41TE transmission and that appears to be
honest. Ask if they have a diagnostic readout box to communicate with
the transmission control computer. If they do then have the car towed
there and let them try a readout. If they get a code 38 or 0740
(depending upon what year model you have there) then that would show
that the lock-up is the problem. If you are lucky the problem will be
with a solenoid switch or valve in the box on the side of the
transmission which can be corrected easily without removing the
transmission. Because this possibility (along with about 6 other
causes) is worth pursuing, I would want a shop that is not going to
talk you into a "rebuild" without first looking into all the possible
reasons for the lock-up condition so you aren't "taken for a ride".
So ask friends if they know a good honest shop and check them out as to
how well they understand the Chrysler transmission. You may end up at a
Chrysler dealer, but insist on their trying all the other possible
causes before authorizing removal of the transmission which is a very
expensive repair and may not be necessary.
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2001 Durango stalls when put in reverse at first starting.
motor revs up good and idles good but every time you put in gear the engine quits
after the car sits for a while and then try to start it doesn't want to catch. takes several tries and then stalls. Had a tune-up and didn't solve problem
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