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He got most of the way home, about 15 miles and the car died?

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
My son just bought a 95 Cavalier, automatic, 160,000 miles. He got most of the way home, about 15 miles and the car died. The gas guage indicates 1/2 tank of gas. The car starts fine and runs well in park but as soon as it's put in drive, 1st or 2nd it dies. I did not try nuteral or reverse.

Please help, we're desperate!
Heather
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Monday, June 18th, 2007 AT 8:54 PM

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Tiny
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Any check engine light on. Could have a ignition switch faulty, Also could be the torque convertor switch locking up the transmission.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2021 AT 10:57 AM
Tiny
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I had a similar problem with my 95 cavilier. It ended up being my fuel pump. Was pretty easy to replace myself. Took about 2 hours with no experience.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2021 AT 10:57 AM
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Had the same problem. 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.
Normaly about 1 inch x1 inch white plastic with 2 wires
Have unplugged it and car runs great.
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