Stall Speed Test

NOTICE: The stall test is used to check the overall performance of the transaxle and engine by measuring the maximum engine speeds in the Drive (D) and Reverse (R) ranges.

NOTICE: This test should always be performed at a normal operating fluid temperature of 50 to 80° C (122 to 176° F). DO NOT run engine at stall speed for more than 5 seconds continuously. If this precaution is not observed, fluid temperatures may rise excessively high and cause transaxle damage.

1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Install scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Apply parking brake and block vehicle wheels.
4. Turn ignition switch to ON.
5. Press brake pedal fully.
6. Ensure that manual selector is in Park (P) range.
7. Start engine.
8. Display engine speed (rpm) on scan tool.
9. Move manual selector to Drive (D) range.
10. Press accelerator pedal fully at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). While watching scan tool quickly read and record the engine speed (rpm) once it becomes constant (stall speed).
11. Release accelerator pedal immediately after stall speed is recorded.
12. Using same method, record stall speed in Reverse (R) range.
13. Return manual selector to Park (P) range and turn ignition switch to LOCK.
14. Disconnect scan tool from DLC.





Evaluation
Stall speed should fall between 2150 and 2450 rpm. Refer to the STALL SPEED TEST DIAGNOSIS for causes of higher or lower stall speed.