When the transmission is shifted into drive the engine shuts off

Tiny
LIBRA718
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  • 2006 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 175,000 MILES
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.
Thursday, May 5th, 2022 AT 6:22 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Friday, May 6th, 2022 AT 3:09 AM

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