tranny issues?

[dexter2500]

got a 93 cavalier..runs good cold...after that it stalls out as soon as i put it in gear..runs fine in park ..put it in gear and sounds like tranny locks and it dies immediately..starts back up in park..if i let it cool down..i can run it again for bout 20 minutes..any help??

[cyclonez]

Please go into a little more detail about how you've attempted to diagnose this.

Try this: Start it in neutral and then, without using the brake, put it into D or R. If the car moves but then dies when you press the brake, I suspect that it may have something to do with the torque converter clutch.

[dexter2500]

thanks for reply..ill try that this morning..if it is the torque converter locking up how can i fix it?..does unplugging it help..i read that in here ..or do i need new tranny ..thks

[public]

Check your other post. Unplug your TCC. This will cause no issues.

[dexter2500]

runnun great again ..thks for help ,,site has been great just unplugged and runnin like a champ...on to other issues..gas leak ..bald tires ..etc,,, easy stuff

[public]

Cool.

[Knifeblade]

yep, TCC seems major bugaboo on the earlier auto's. Just leave it unplugged, but if/when ya can, replace the control, your gas mileage will improve.

[public]

I have never known anyone who realized significant mileage loss because of disconnecting their TCC. Maybe 1 or 2 MPG.