Engine shuts off violently when shifting the transmission into drive or reverse?

2013 BMW 320D
155,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BENBMW
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The problem is in cold starts, when I put the car in drive or reverse the engine shakes and shuts off violently within one or two seconds while the brakes are applied. If I release the brakes immediately, they start to move but shut off when it comes to a full stop. Works fine on idle. When the car warms up for about 15 minutes, I can drive it, it doesn’t shut off anymore when put on drive or reverse but not a smooth shift.
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Aug 28, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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This sounds like you have a torque converter that is coming apart or the TCC solenoid is stuck on when cold. I would do the solenoid first because it is easiest. Also, we should run the codes to see if any come up. This guide will help, and I have left the TCC solenoid replacement instructions in the diagrams below.

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

They are not showing which solenoid the TCC is (torque converter clutch) so you might need to get a rebuilt valve body or contact the dealer for the correct part number. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Aug 29, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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