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DropTheGloves · 12-23-2009, 04:31 PM

Sent ya a pm Heather.

HeatherMarie2LT · 12-24-2009, 01:03 AM

Dad is thinking it's the torque converter...we shall see!

I had him drive it to work today...and what does he discover?! Transmission line spewing all over, too. Merry Christmas! LOL

DropTheGloves · 12-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Ok, I won't have to ask then lol.

Camaro21 · 12-24-2009, 09:21 PM

Is this a 2.3 Liter Quad 4 motor by chance? I had a 96 that had the exact same problem. The fix was replacing the Ignition Module and Spark plug boots. This happened several times on mine and replacing the module and spark plug boots fixed the issue both times.

tones2SS · 12-25-2009, 11:17 AM

I'm think it's either the torque converter or the starter.
You say it only stalls or feels like it wants to stall when it comes to a stop correct? That sounds like a torque converter to me. And when you say that the lights seem to dim and go dark, that sounds like a starter.
Good luck and keep us posted!!

sooneRS · 12-25-2009, 07:04 PM

i had a grand prix that did that when the CPS failed. changed it out and no probs since... take it to autozone and let them scan your car...

Super83Z · 12-25-2009, 08:24 PM

More than likely its a vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum hoses and fittings on the intake manifold and associated stuff. The brakes are power operated on vacuum that would cause it to stall out on heavy braking if a hose is cracked or broken.

lol @ the starter thing

DropTheGloves · 12-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tones2SS

I'm think it's either the torque converter or the starter.
You say it only stalls or feels like it wants to stall when it comes to a stop correct? That sounds like a torque converter to me. And when you say that the lights seem to dim and go dark, that sounds like a starter.
Good luck and keep us posted!!

Ugh that can also be the alternator. It's happened on my fathers new truck, and that's what everyone keeps saying.

canadian ss · 12-30-2009, 12:23 PM

Sounds like TCC. Torque converter clutch solenoid. Common with what you are experiencing. Fixed many J and N cars for that. Yea, unplug it see what happens. Usually its hard to start when its real bad. I'm 99% on this one. You have to remove the trans side cover to access it. Easy fix.

canadian ss · 12-30-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooneRS

i had a grand prix that did that when the CPS failed. changed it out and no probs since... take it to autozone and let them scan your car...

Different vehicle, different demon.

DangerZL1 · 12-30-2009, 02:52 PM

If your Grand AM has a demon, you should seek the services of an exorcist.

12-24-2009, 01:03 AM	#16
HeatherMarie2LT baby #10,978 Drives: 2010 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 68	Dad is thinking it's the torque converter...we shall see! I had him drive it to work today...and what does he discover?! Transmission line spewing all over, too. Merry Christmas! LOL __________________

12-25-2009, 07:04 PM	#20
sooneRS Drives: Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 181	i had a grand prix that did that when the CPS failed. changed it out and no probs since... take it to autozone and let them scan your car... __________________ Order# NKFJ16

12-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#21
Super83Z Drives: 1999 Z28 1983 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions,MA Posts: 615 View My Garage	More than likely its a vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum hoses and fittings on the intake manifold and associated stuff. The brakes are power operated on vacuum that would cause it to stall out on heavy braking if a hose is cracked or broken. lol @ the starter thing __________________ Current cars: 99 Z28 06 Silverado 14 Silverado

12-30-2009, 02:52 PM	#25
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	If your Grand AM has a demon, you should seek the services of an exorcist. Attached Images

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canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Sounds like TCC. Torque converter clutch solenoid. Common with what you are experiencing. Fixed many J and N cars for that. Yea, unplug it see what happens. Usually its hard to start when its real bad. I'm 99% on this one. You have to remove the trans side cover to access it. Easy fix.