Problems with the lockup

[turbowrenchhead]

I had my lockup disconnected since I owned the car cause it would stick. I replaced the torque convertor and pluged it back in and I had to disconnet it by the time I got home from work. It would stick when I would come to a stop and it would shift funny. What else controls the lockup?

 

[turbojimmy]

The Torque Convertor Control Solenoid controls the lockup. They go bad frequently and cause the problems you described. Check the archives - I'm sure there's tons of posts on it. Slang is "TCC". They're around $35 and still available from the dealer.

Jim

 

[MeanBuicks]

I agree with Jim. That is the most likely cause of your problem and it's easily replaced by removing the pan.

 

[turbowrenchhead]

So how do I know which one is the TCC soleniod. I assume there is a soleniod pack.

 

[hgriz]

TCC solenoid replacement

Here's a detailed guide with pictures, from the technical articles, on replacing the TCC. Its a fairly simple procedure.

Websitehttp://www.montecarloss.com/TCC_Solenoid.html

 

[Ttype83]

I used that site when I replaced my TCC. It was the first time that I had tried this. The technical article walked me through it. I printed it out and had it with me to refer to.