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#1
07-18-2005, 10:40 AM
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HELP! -- '94 Cavalier problem (possibly torque converter?)
I was hoping that someone might be able to shed some light on my recently acquired problem. The other day when we were driving home from errands we pulled off the off-ramp and our car died. We started it up with no problem but as soon as we put it in gear it died again. We tried about four times to no avail. We ended up pushing it a block and by the time we got it to the parking lot and put it in gear again, there was no problem, we ended up driving home with no more problems.
It was very hot outside at the time and although the gauges all read fine, my brother said that it is possible that it could be the torque converter. The car is a 94 cavalier, with a V-6 and automatic transmission. Any ideas out there...I would really appreciate your expertise. Thanks 
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07-18-2005, 07:29 PM
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Re: HELP! -- '94 Cavalier problem (possibly torque converter?)
Yep, that's the infamous TCC Lockup Solenoid. When all is said and done it's about $50 to fix it yourself. No big deal, they all go out on those tranny's, I know mine did.
Do a search and you'll find instructions.
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07-19-2005, 07:26 PM
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Re: HELP! -- '94 Cavalier problem (possibly torque converter?)
Let me know if you need more help on the fix.
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1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 *R.I.P.* 3.1L MPFI (3.1 6cylinder Pushrod 12V) 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 *R.I.P.* 2.4L "Twin Cam" (2.4 4cylinder DOHC 16V) 2003 Honda Accord EX V6 - The new hotness
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07-20-2005, 12:30 PM
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Well, we unhooked the TCC Selenoid to see if that was the problem, and it hasn't died since. However, maybe this is a different problem, but now when you come to a stop (in gear) it doesn't keep an even idle. It revs up and down for about 20 seconds until it finally steadies out. Any ideas on this problem?
We were thinking maybe it was the Throttle Positioning Sensor or something like that. I appreciate anyone's input as we are not very compentent when it comes to cars!  Thanks again, for your help on the torque converter.
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03-08-2011, 07:59 PM
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Re: HELP! -- '94 Cavalier problem (possibly torque converter?)
what did you find to be your problem. mine does the same thing. many post here are the same - but no real answer. i have the tcc disconnected and it sputters when slowing down or stopping - just basic in town driving.
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