1998 Cadillac Deville Stalls at Stop

1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE

KHPARK46

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My 98 Cadillac Deville stalled a few times during the last two - three weeks. This happened only when I got off from the highway. In each instance, I drove downhill by slowing down and made a complete stop at the stop sign. The engine stalled when I made a complete stop. What might be the cause?

Feb 15, 2006 at 4:09 PM

MARVIN SNYDER

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Does the check engine light come on? How long have u had the car?

Mar 1, 2006 at 3:20 PM

MVANNESSJR

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Sounds like the T.C.C. (Torque Convertor Clutch) Solenoid is going on you. Simple test would be to drive around not exceeding 44MPH... Once you break 45-55MPH the car will stall when coming to a stop.

Mar 2, 2006 at 11:51 AM

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Test and likely replace the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid. Drive without exceeding 44 mph; if the stall only happens after reaching about 45-55 mph and then stopping, the TCC solenoid is the likely cause.

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A 1998 Cadillac Deville stalled several times over two to three weeks only after leaving the highway, slowing downhill, and coming to a complete stop. An expert suspected a failing torque converter clutch solenoid and suggested a low-speed drive test: stay under 44 mph, then note whether the stall returns only after the car has reached 45-55 mph and is brought to a stop.

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