1993 Chevy Cavalier transmission do not change to lower gea

MARIOROW

MEMBER
1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

Well my car runs good for about 15 or 20 min but after that it does not make the change to a lower gear when I am slowing down the speed and if I totally stop, the motor too, it is like if you were driving a manual transmission car and make a stop in 3rd gear without press the clutch pedal. After that I have to wait about 25min while the motor cools down an then it works good again for another 20min.
could you guys please help me with that, thank you.

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MMPRINCE4000

MECHANIC
8,548 POSTS

Sounds like the torque convertor clutch lock up solenoid is sticking.
The connector is usually located on the side of the trans. And is usually a 4 prong square connector.

Take it to a trans. Shop and explain the problem, have them unplug the connector, if problem goes away then the TCC solenoid will have to be replaced. Have the trans. Shop give you an estimate. These can (generally) be replaced without taking the trans. Out and the solenoid is usually under $100.

Although you can run the car without the TCC connected, it will affect mileage, so get it fixed.