motor stop when put in gear

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PEPEL081
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Hi !
I have a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2,2l automatic transmission with 160,000 km...Motor starts and runs good .Go for a ride for 15 about minutes then it stalls.
When this appens i parked it along the road.The motor starts good and runs good on park or neutral but as soon i put the tranny in drive,reverse,L1,or L2 position the tranny have a hard knocking sound on the wheel shaft and the motor stalls ,if i let it stay for about 30 minutes i can start and go continue driving but the problem comes back
Jun 24, 2007 at 3:21 PM
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E40WATER12
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Sounds to me youre transmission lockup switch is acting up, Are u getting any check engine light displayed?.
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:33 AM
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PEPEL081
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Have changed the speed sensor but still the same problem...where is the transmission lockup swtch..
Could it be the tork converter pressure not working
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:52 AM
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E40WATER12
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It should be located near the front of the transmission, U should see a black or gray plastic electrical plug,
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:17 PM
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PEPEL081
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Found my trouble...
Transmission lockup switch or otherwise called
the tork converter control switch witch is placed right in front right sidewhen in front of tranny ...
Have unplugged it and ar runs great..
Jun 27, 2007 at 1:12 PM
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