Lockup Torque Converter

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THE_HYDROXIDE_CHILD
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Ok i have a 1990 grand am 2.5L 170K whever i am driving about 55-70 the torque converter locks up due to the lockup solenoid... and when i stop my car dies.. i restart put it in drive it dies... its does this forever... eventually it will quit and i can drive again... is there any way i can disable this or what can i do to fix it??? its doesnt always do this but its has done it a bunch lately im estimating every 4 out of 10 stoplights/signs
Jan 25, 2007 at 8:31 AM
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It probably needs a tcc solenoid. However, you can unplug it and try it that way.
Jan 25, 2007 at 9:08 AM
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how do i unplug it???
Jan 25, 2007 at 4:48 PM
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Look at the connector, there are a couple tabs or fingers that lock the connector on, lift them and pull back with the body of the connectors, NOT by the wires.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_tcc_1.jpg

Jan 25, 2007 at 8:38 PM
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THE_HYDROXIDE_CHILD
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ok and ur positive this wont fry my transmission or nothing like that lol
Jan 26, 2007 at 2:23 PM
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This isn't a long term solution, but a way to help isolate your problem. My brother has been driving his like that for 3 years :roll:
Jan 26, 2007 at 2:26 PM
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