Turbo2
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01-14-19 01:06 PM - Post#2757360
What would make the torque converter on my 1990 Celebrity Eurosport Wagon with the 3.1 V6 kick in when it's in drive (not OD) and only doing about 35 MPH?
It makes the whole car vibrate.
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Shepherd
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01-14-19 06:41 PM - Post#2757389
In response to Turbo2
There was a tech bulletin back in the day to update the prom to facilitate a later lock up point. Also check your tps function, this can cause this issue also.
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Turbo2
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01-17-19 06:13 AM - Post#2757588
In response to Shepherd
Can I check the TPS with an Ohm meter?
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junkman104
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01-17-19 06:03 PM - Post#2757641
In response to Turbo2
Try this https://easyautodiagnosti cs.com/gm/3.1L-3.4L/how-to-test-the-thrott le-position-sensor-1
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Turbo2
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01-18-19 06:03 AM - Post#2757657
In response to junkman104
I just noticed that this is only happening when the car is fully warmed up. When it is cold, it works fine.
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Turbo2
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02-05-19 04:47 PM - Post#2759145
In response to junkman104
Well, I was getting some funky readings from the TPS so I changed it. For about half the day it was running the best it has run in a decade, but the SES light would come on every time I use the gas pedal (SES was never on with the old TPS). If I let it idle or just coast down the road it would go out. Just now on my way home it went right back to locking the torque converter up at 35 MPH in drive.
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Shepherd
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02-05-19 06:18 PM - Post#2759152
In response to Turbo2
Scan it for the code.
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Turbo2
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02-07-19 04:59 AM - Post#2759273
In response to Shepherd
It has a code 22 TPS low voltage. I removed and reinstalled to make sure it was in correctly. I tested it with my multimeter and all readings are within spec but every time I press the gas pedal the SES light comes back on.
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Shepherd
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02-08-19 10:16 AM - Post#2759393
In response to Turbo2
Make sure you have 5v reference signal and about .5 volts at hot idle.
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