STALLING Problems.....89 Z-24

Can anyone tell me if they've had this problem before. My cavy is an automatic. when i put it in reverse, or any drive gear it stalls or seems like it chokes itself out and won't go unless you give it gas. when its in park or neutral, it runs fine and seems like nothing is wrong. is it time for a tune up or is it something more serious. Just seems like maybe the clutch because when i come to a stop in gear, it bounces and feels like it'll stall unless i put it in P or N. So i thought it felt like the clutch isn't fully engaged?? But i've heard about a chip that could be a problem. anyways these are all thoughts and not forsure so if this has happened to you. please let me know what the problem was...i am getting very frustrated. thanks in advance

Okay, now its the next day. started it up and there is no problems what so ever?? runs like it usually does with all that get up and go. anyways still looking for a solution to my problem from my first post. thanks

Can anyone tell me if they've had this problem before. My cavy is an automatic. when i put it in reverse, or any drive gear it stalls or seems like it chokes itself out and won't go unless you give it gas. when its in park or neutral, it runs fine and seems like nothing is wrong. is it time for a tune up or is it something more serious. Just seems like maybe the clutch because when i come to a stop in gear, it bounces and feels like it'll stall unless i put it in P or N. So i thought it felt like the clutch isn't fully engaged?? But i've heard about a chip that could be a problem. anyways these are all thoughts and not forsure so if this has happened to you. please let me know what the problem was...i am getting very frustrated. thanks in advance


k dude ... i think i know your problem.... it sounds like your TCC has crapped out on you- its very common thing... you can try just unpluggin it because the problem is the tcc is located inside the trans. u have to get into the valve body an if u dont know what your doin u dont want to even start to get involved in take that apart - its better to just unplug it ... u can unplugg it an it will not do any damage -matter of fact thats what everyone does since it costs so much even though the part only costs $27.79 ACDELCO Part#24227792 - but by the time all the labor is done price is pretty hefty- so i would just try unpluggin it if the problem persists-

Doe it do this ? After the car has been driven 20-30 minutes, when slowing down or coming to a complete stop it feels as if the transmission is staying engaged, rather than coasting. If you shut the car off then immediately restart, it will stall when shifting into gear. After being shut down for 10 minutes or so, it works again. Also happens but not all the time- once it reaches this point it auto shifts very roughly.


Good Luck Man !
hope i helped ya out :smokin:

oh man, thankd alot.. it does help out cause thats exactly what seems to be going on. anyways i am mechanically enclined but i don't know where the TCC is. can you explain it. i've heard its under the intake. but would like to know forsure..BUT ya it runs for a couple hours then runs like garbage. I shut it off for an hour or whatever..20 mins minimum and its good to go. so if this is the problem. let me know where i can get at it..is it right on the tranny?? thanks alot man.

K good - i have the url to the part with the number directly - u can go to ur local parts store with the part number- an the will be able to help u out - but first i need to know what year your cavy is ? tell me an i will set u up with a direct site . unpluggin it should solve the prob with that b4 u have time to replace it - but u say it still runs rough? what does it do - cause it might have another prob. like sticky injectors or something- just explain a bit - i will help ya out man...

have a good day

oh ya forgot - let me know the model an everything - engine size the year....

okay cool, its an '89 Z-24. 2.8L So anyways its running fine now..the last two days it has done the same thing. this includes everything from the first post. just seems to be still engaged while i come to a stop or really sloppy shifting. But it doesn't do it until i have drivin around for an hour or so, then i park it for half an hour when it won't shift or engage, and after that, its fine for the rest of the night. really don't understand it. but its good to see someone trying to help out..43 views and no one else has a reason..haha. anyways thanks dude. i'll check tomorrow morn to see if you replied. ttyl

when you unplug that you loose your fuel milage not that it is that great any why but it will suffer by a few miles. if you are talking about symtems that i think you are then it shouldnt be a matter of time as much as a matter of speed what was happening to me in my beretta was that it was shifting into OD and when i whould come to a stop it woulnd shift out what i did to fix it was slip it into neutral and use the gas alittle (not good for it)
but it sounds like 93 R/T has this one under control just remember if you care about fuel milage it will suffer

when you unplug that you loose your fuel milage not that it is that great any why but it will suffer by a few miles. if you are talking about symtems that i think you are then it shouldnt be a matter of time as much as a matter of speed what was happening to me in my beretta was that it was shifting into OD and when i whould come to a stop it woulnd shift out what i did to fix it was slip it into neutral and use the gas alittle (not good for it)
but it sounds like 93 R/T has this one under control just remember if you care about fuel milage it will suffer


ya my dads 88 cavy z with the cowl induction was doin that just as u explained on ur beretta- the first time it happens ur like what the hell it almost shocks ya .... ya i will get u that site in a second - i will post it in the room so if anyone else wants to get stuff from there its a good site an very indepth in the amount of parts the offer....

ok u go to this site https://www.rockauto.com/applet3.html then click on chevrolet an then 89 then caverlier Z-24 then 2.8ltr 173 cid MFI (W) then automatic transmission then torque converter an binog ur parts number comes up u can either take the part numbers an go to a local store or order it there online or then do it urself or take to a shop but even if u take it to a shop the part wont have inflation pricing cause u got it already u will just pay for labor.... Good luck man - hope this site helps out -

ITS A GREAT SITE FOR PARTS LISTINGS

hope many other people can benifit off of it ...

k but i just want to know where i can get at it..i am gonna try to unplug it and see how that goes over

k but i just want to know where i can get at it..i am gonna try to unplug it and see how that goes over

you can get it from that site i posted :smokin:

no not to buy it..haha on the engine i want to know where it is? i know now what it looks like but i don't know where it is on the vehical..thanks bud

my 91 did the same thing, i now have a new trany!!

i have a 99 chevy cavalier 2.2 with 182, 000 miles runs fine, but it stalls or hesitate when i accelurate around 50-70mph.its almost seems like it jerks and surges also, i have done a major tune up and it still jerks. please help!!!!!
i have changed the fuel filter, air filter, plugsand wires,coilpack,crank sensor
please help, i also tried unplug the wire that leads to transmission stills jerks....help please [email protected] send any info to this addy