When the transmission is shifted into drive the engine shuts off

2006 TOYOTA AVALON
175,000 MILES
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LIBRA718
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When it starts, I shift the transmission into reverse it works, when I shift it into neutral it works but once I put it in drive it shuts off.
May 5, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like the torque converter is locked up causing it to stall in drive and low RPM.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Are there any codes stored?

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

I would change the fluid and filter to start in case there is debris in the valve body.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy
May 6, 2022 at 3:09 AM
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