Grinding noise and stalling when coming to a stop

2015 DODGE JOURNEY
118,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MBINGENHEIMER
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When we come to a stop when we get off the highway it makes a grinding noise and then it stalls out. What could this be?
Apr 13, 2022 at 5:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That's a good question. Does it only happen when coming to a stop? Does it always do it when stopping? Can you tell approximately where the sound comes from? For example, do you hear it from under the hood, under the vehicle, in the vehicle, and so on?

If it is loud enough for you to record and upload for me to hear, please do so. Also, let me know the approximate area you seem to hear it from.

Additionally, let me know if the check engine light stays on when driving and if you notice any transmission-related issues.

Take care,

Joe
Apr 13, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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MBINGENHEIMER
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It has been doing it all the time now when we come to a stop, and it sounds like it is coming from the engine/transmission. When we come to a stop the car wants to keep going forward like it's surging. There is no check engine light either.
Apr 13, 2022 at 7:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it feel like the transmission isn't disengaging to allow the vehicle to stop or is the engine idle speed changing causing a surging?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I'm just trying to narrow it down.

Let me know.

Joe
Apr 13, 2022 at 8:46 PM
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MBINGENHEIMER
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It feels like the transmission isn't disengaging.
Apr 14, 2022 at 2:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, It is likely related to the torque converter. Here is what needs to be done. We need to scan the can-bus system. CAN stands for controller area network. Basically, all the computers/modules are tied together via a few wires. This type of scan will identify codes regardless of the module storing them.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Is this something you can do or have done?

Let me know,

Joe
Apr 14, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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MBINGENHEIMER
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Possibly.
Apr 14, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That would point us in the right direction. Then we can confirm if there is an issue with the converter clutch or something different.

Let me know.

Joe
Apr 14, 2022 at 12:47 PM