Century Estate Wagon V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 FI (1987)
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Stalls While Shifting Into Reverse or Drive
Bulletin 87-6E-16
Date
June '87
Ref.No. 87-126-6E
Corp. Ref. No. 777126
SUBJECT:
ENGINE STALLS WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 CENTURYS & SKYHAWKS EQUIPPED WITH WINDSOR BUILT THM 125C (MD9) TRANSAXLE MODELS
(PDC, CTC, CXC, CBC)
FIGURE 1 - THM 125/125C TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION WINDSOR, CANADA
1987 THM 125C transaxles produced at Windsor between February 18th and February 25th, 1987 (Julian dates 049 thru 056) (Refer to Figure 1) were
built with suspect torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoids which could cause a condition of engine stalling when coming to a stop or while shifting into
reverse or drive, after the engine is restarted.
FIGURE 2