Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Engine stalls when put into gear

[Chasweaver]

I was driving and doing fine pulling 5TH wheel. Stopped to have a quick visit with nature. Did not turn off engine. Ready to leave and put it into drive and the engine stalled suddenly... No, idle not to low. Tried several times same thing. I checked and exchanged relays and fuses that had any thing to do with operation. I tried to search forums no help. Please help. . Charlie

 

[pcarlson]

Any codes in the system?

 

[Chasweaver]

sad to say yes there was but I left them with the shop I was towed into which is 100+ miles away and I do not remember what they were. . I have heard that it might be the tourque converter locking up. . I doubt I am the only one to have the problem. . Thanks Charlie

 

[Rd.Runnr]

stalling

My '99 did the same thing. If you get just above idle speed it will not stall. Diagnosis? torque converter.

 

[Chasweaver]

Thanks Rd. Runnr, I had heard that it might be that. I tried gunning it and dropping it into gear bu it still stalled. . $400+ Tow bill. Waiting on shop for bad news. . Charlie

 

[Chasweaver]

Got the news from the repair shop today. Yes it was the Torque Converter. Replacing with a NEW billit one. . $ 1400 out the door. . Thanks Charlie