killing an auto

[swynx]

gf has a 2001 chevy cavalier, when she takes it out of park and puts it in any gear, it just dies, its done it about 5 times in the last month, but it doesnt always do it, doesnt matter if its hot or cold. i was thinkin it was cuz she stepped on the gas but its not. so any ideas

 

[wrecking-crew]

did you drive it? lol.
maybe it needs a tranny fluid change for flush

 

[darkspork]

Sounds like it could be an idle issue? I had a similar problem with a carbureted car.

 

[superdave1984]

It's a chevy.

 

[swynx]

lol the tranny is over full on fluid and yes its a chevy. but it seems like its more of an idle issue but it only does it once in a blue moon

 

[Coleosis]

lol the tranny is over full on fluid and yes its a chevy. but it seems like its more of an idle issue but it only does it once in a blue moon

Well, cavs dont usually last much longer than 100k before they take a shit on your wallet and leave you stinkin broke and walking...When is the last time she had a tune up? Spark plugs, wires, maybe even a new timingbelt/chain....Id try that first...and adjust the idle while you're at it...then sell it and buy a honda or nissan if she really want a lil car.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Either 1- an IAC (idle air control) or 2- Torque converter lockup solenoid, locking the torque converter as soon as it goes in gear, doing the same thing as dropping a clutch at idle.

I would pull the IAC off first and clean it out with throttle body cleaner (DO NOT use Carb or brake cleaner, it will wear away the special coatings) and a lil WD40 never hurt either. If that doesnt take care of it it might be a trans problem.

later,
Dustin

 

[swynx]

Well, cavs dont usually last much longer than 100k before they take a shit on your wallet and leave you stinkin broke and walking...When is the last time she had a tune up? Spark plugs, wires, maybe even a new timingbelt/chain....Id try that first...and adjust the idle while you're at it...then sell it and buy a honda or nissan if she really want a lil car.

well she just got the car about 2 months ago and still owes 4800 on it, i changed the spark plugs about a month ago bcuz i pulled all 4 and they were all burnt up, and black, never looked like any plug i ever seen. and ive never worked on something this new before so itd have to go to the shop

Either 1- an IAC (idle air control) or 2- Torque converter lockup solenoid, locking the torque converter as soon as it goes in gear, doing the same thing as dropping a clutch at idle.

I would pull the IAC off first and clean it out with throttle body cleaner (DO NOT use Carb or brake cleaner, it will wear away the special coatings) and a lil WD40 never hurt either. If that doesnt take care of it it might be a trans problem.

later,
Dustin

the trans is over full and has been its like 2 quarts to full