Shuts off when transmission is shifted into drive

2017 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
120,000 MILES
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MSVIRGO1986
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Car cut off all of sudden. Replace battery and alternator. Car cranks up but after putting car into drive it cuts off.
Apr 3, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Is this an automatic transmission or a CVT?

I attached the info on what is the likely issue. Sounds like the torque converter is stuck on.

Basically this is like you release the clutch in a manual and the engine cuts off because you did not raise the RPM. The converter stalls the engine because it should not come on until the speed is higher. It is basically the high gear so if it comes on too low then it will stall the engine.

Below is the info so let's check codes and see if you have these codes or others.

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

Thanks
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Apr 6, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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