ENGINE STALL WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE OR DRIVE-THM 125C

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1987 CIMARRONS

Some 1982-1987 Cimarrons equipped with an automatic transaxle may experience an engine stall condition when engaging reverse or drive.

This condition may be caused by sediment build up on the electromagnetic portion of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid. This may cause the TCC solenoid to stick in the applied position engaging the TCC at all times.

To repair this condition install a new design TCC solenoid, P/N 8652379, refer to Figure 1, and the "Automatic Transaxle Unit Repair" section of the appropriate year Service Information Manual.

NOTE: The newly-designed TCC solenoid, having an improved internal rubber seal, refer to Figure 2, was used in production beginning June 9, 1987 (Julian Date 160). Transaxles built after this date do not require solenoid replacement.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation K6520 at .7 hour.

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