Engine - Stalls While Shifting Into Reverse or Drive
87buick05Bulletin 87-6E-16
Date June '87
Ref.No. 87-126-6E
Corp. Ref. No. 777126
SUBJECT: ENGINE STALLS WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 CENTURYS & SKYHAWKS EQUIPPED WITH WINDSOR BUILT THM 125C (MD9) TRANSAXLE MODELS (PDC, CTC, CXC, CBC)
FIGURE 1 - THM 125/125C TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION WINDSOR, CANADA:
1987 THM 125C transaxles produced at Windsor between February 18th and February 25th, 1987 (Julian dates 049 thru 056) (Refer to Figure 1) were built with suspect torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoids which could cause a condition of engine stalling when coming to a stop or while shifting into reverse or drive, after the engine is restarted.
FIGURE 2:
If a vehicle equipped with the above mentioned transaxles exhibits this condition, replace the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid (Refer to Figure 2). Refer to the service manual for proper replacement procedures.