Fixed slip problem!!

[rruddfan21]

finally i had the damn thing looked at and after some time, they found that it was the VSS that was bad. just a faulty speed sensor caused me all that stress!! anyway, it is now fixed and runs much better.

[geozukigti]

Glad to see it was simple . My 88 Dodge Dynasty had a bad speed sensor, and the torque converter wouldn't unlock when stopping, so it would stall unless I put it in neutral, heh.

[rruddfan21]

well i assumed the tranny itself was in decent shape because it did shift smoothly and all. i have the concern that it was something electrical though. that's what frustrates me about electronics on cars (obviously not ignition, starting, charging, etc.) but one little sensor or fuse or solenoid or whatever the case may be, can totally cause problems with the operation of a mechanical device. plus it takes the fun out of working on it and getting dirty

[geojess]

Originally Posted by geozukigti

Glad to see it was simple . My 88 Dodge Dynasty had a bad speed sensor, and the torque converter wouldn't unlock when stopping, so it would stall unless I put it in neutral, heh.

my 93 geo dies when i let off the gas unless its in neutral, could the torque converter be the problem? unfortunately im my own mechanic right now so i have to figure it out myself, eek.

[rruddfan21]

it could be the torque converter clutch, just like geozukigti wrote. how well does the car accelerate?

[geozukigti]

That's what my old Dynasty did. 99% sure your speed sensor is bad too. It doesn't detect your car is stopping, so it doesn't un-lock your torque converter. I've never done a speed sensor in an auto, but I bet it's pretty easy. Should be accessible after you take off the trans oil pan and filter. Ruddfan should be able to explain how to do it, unless he had someone do it for him.

[rruddfan21]

actually it is by the transaxle. you simply disconnect the wiring (which is in a detachable, tiny box) and then you unscrew the speed sensor. installation is backwards.