1992 Grand Am Stalls at Stop

1992 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
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PRAIRIE
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when I come to a red light or stop sign my car stalls.
will start up ok but stalls when i put it in gear.
HELP ME PLEASE ,THANK YOU
Feb 6, 2006 at 12:29 PM
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2CARPRO BOB
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Your problem could be one of several things. Check out “stalls” in Auto Repair by Topic https://www.2carpros.com/topics/stalls.htm

Bob
Feb 6, 2006 at 2:50 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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Does this occur after the vehicle has gone over 40MPH?
Feb 6, 2006 at 6:42 PM
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PRAIRIE
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Automatic 1992 stalls at red light. starts ok, stalls when you put it in gear
Feb 7, 2006 at 4:09 AM
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PRAIRIE
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yes , it runs good on the highway doing 100 or whatever,then stalls at light
Feb 7, 2006 at 1:43 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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Does the car stall going around the block? If it only stalls after highway driving or driving faster than 40mph then you have a faulty torque convertor clutch solenoid.
Feb 7, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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PRAIRIE
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Does an automatic have a clutch solenoid? Where is it??
Feb 8, 2006 at 3:13 AM
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MVANNESSJR
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Yes it does. It's located in the side transmission pan on this vehicle.
Feb 8, 2006 at 12:08 PM
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PRAIRIE
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what is a side transmission pan, where is it, what does it look like? Do I have to get under the car? thank you
Feb 9, 2006 at 3:30 AM
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MVANNESSJR
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Yes, it's on the driver's side of the transmission under the car. It's not the bottom pan, but the side pan. Depending on the condition of the bolts it can be a pain to remove it yourself.

It's inside the transmission if that makes it easier, to access it you have to remove the side pan. If you want to attempt it yourself I would recommend getting a manual for the car from your local autoparts store.

On my 92 GA the bolts on the pan were rusted solid and we could not get them off without lowering the transmission. It's in a bad spot.
Feb 9, 2006 at 3:52 AM
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PRAIRIE
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thank you for all your help, I won't have to bother you again hopefully , Janet
Feb 9, 2006 at 4:32 AM
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If the 1992 Grand Am stalls only after highway driving or speeds over 40 mph, the torque converter clutch solenoid is likely faulty. It is inside the transmission and is accessed through the side pan on the driver's side under the car, not the bottom pan. Removal can be difficult if the bolts are rusted and may require lowering the transmission; use a repair manual or have a shop perform the repair.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Grand Am reported that the automatic stalls at stop lights and when placed in gear, but starts normally and runs well at highway speeds. After confirming the stalling follows driving over 40 mph, the expert identified a faulty torque converter clutch solenoid. The expert explained that the solenoid is inside the transmission and reached by removing the driver's-side pan under the car, noted that rusted bolts can make the job difficult and may require lowering the transmission, and recommended a repair manual.

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