1990 Toyota Celica No Drive Whine

TOYOTA CELICA
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JIMMYWIGGZ
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i have a 90 celica and have a trans problem .. the trans would go through the gears fine but eventually got to the point where the car wont go anywhere .. when in drive it just whines like the torque converter is strip smooth just wondering if that sounds like the problem so i can order parts .. would appericiate any feedback !!!
Dec 4, 2006 at 12:07 PM
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DERON93Z28
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Could be torque converter.Could be a bad pump.
Dec 8, 2006 at 12:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:9695ca930d="Jimmywiggz"]i have a 90 celica and have a trans problem .. the trans would go through the gears fine but eventually got to the point where the car wont go anywhere .. when in drive it just whines like the torque converter is strip smooth just wondering if that sounds like the problem so i can order parts .. would appericiate any feedback !!![/quote:9695ca930d]

Check the TPS and VSS before you attempt to work on the tranny's solenoids. Remember its an electronic controlled transmission.
Dec 9, 2006 at 12:51 PM
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AACPLUS
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I had a 5SFE with a 4 speed auto FWD, and it was bad trans fluid.
Dec 14, 2006 at 7:06 AM
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[quote:34562bcbd9="Jimmywiggz"]i have a 90 celica and have a trans problem .. the trans would go through the gears fine but eventually got to the point where the car wont go anywhere .. when in drive it just whines like the torque converter is strip smooth just wondering if that sounds like the problem so i can order parts .. would appericiate any feedback !!![/quote:34562bcbd9]


Last Fluid and filter change

The TPS control throttle pressure and the VSS is the governor pressure. less expensive fluid and filter do this and see what happens-it might clear up.
Dec 14, 2006 at 11:24 AM
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Suggested Repair

Change the transmission fluid and filter first, then check the TPS and VSS before replacing the torque converter, pump, or transmission solenoids.

Conversation Summary

A 1990 Toyota Celica automatic shifted normally at first, then stopped moving and whined in Drive, which the owner suspected was a stripped torque converter. Replies suggested a torque converter, pump, or bad fluid. The expert advised checking fluid and filter first, and testing the TPS and VSS on this electronically controlled transmission before solenoid work.

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