Lockup Torque Converter

Tiny
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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
Thursday, January 25th, 2007 AT 4:31 PM

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Tiny
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It probably needs a tcc solenoid. However, you can unplug it and try it that way.
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Thursday, January 25th, 2007 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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How do I unplug it?
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Friday, January 26th, 2007 AT 12:48 AM
Tiny
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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://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_tcc_1.jpg

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Friday, January 26th, 2007 AT 4:38 AM
Tiny
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Ok and ur positive this wont fry my transmission or nothing like that lol
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Friday, January 26th, 2007 AT 10:23 PM
Tiny
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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:
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Friday, January 26th, 2007 AT 10:26 PM

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