1994 Chevrolet Lumina Transmission Problem?

1994 CHEVROLET LUMINA
200,000 MILES • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HEATHER UHURA
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When I start my car, it takes around an hour before it will engage into gear. It does not seem to have a problem shifting while going down the road. It has upon occasion died while cruising at highway speed, but will start right back up when I shift it into neutral and try. It dies every time I come to a stop, unless I shift it into neutral and give it gas while I stop, which is quite dangerous. It always starts right back up. I changed the map sensor on it when I first purchased the car about 3 years ago. And the transmission filter was changed when it first started acting up. I have heard several different opinions from friends and I am not sure what to think. Is it a problem that I can easily repair such as a sensor? Or do I need a whole new transmission?
Mar 20, 2015 at 2:14 AM
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HMAC300
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have a trans guy scan for codes although sounds more serious like an internal problem. clean throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner may stop the stalling.
Mar 20, 2015 at 7:14 AM
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