Engine stalls at an Idle in drive when stopped?

Tiny
GUFFEYRC
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  • 2018 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,000 MILES
I had to have my transmission replaced recently when driving through Chicago as my transmission fluid pump exploded and threw pieces shredding the rest. Bummer! I paid a lot of money to have it fixed/replaced. Since getting it done, my car stalls when I pull up to stop signs or red lights. If I can avoid stopping completely or if I put it in park, it won't stall. It gets worse throughout the day or if it is hotter, it seems and will jerk a lot when trying to slowly come into a stop sign or light (or my garage). It also has a hard time getting up hills. The shop that fixed my car says it has nothing to do with their work so won't look at it (plus they are three hours away anyway). They said open and close the hood and jiggle some hoses as it is an airflow issue. That hasn't helped. I don't know if I should demand the original shop fix their work or if it is literally unrelated and I should just suck it up and pay more after I just laid down $6,000 to fix my car. If it is something I can fix myself, that would be great!
Monday, August 28th, 2023 AT 11:24 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it sounds like the torque converter clutch is not releasing so the torque converter is defective or the TCC solenoid inside the transmission needs to be replaced. You can scan for codes to see if it has a code for the TCC solenoid, the torque converter itself will not give a code.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know how it goes.
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Monday, August 28th, 2023 AT 12:19 PM

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