birdman Posted April 6, 2008 Report Posted April 6, 2008 a neighbor of mine with a 96 monte 3100 thinks his tcc is bad, whats the best way to check and how bad is it to replace? thanks. Quote
birdman Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Posted April 9, 2008 kinda suprised nobody has any insight on this... Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 What problems is he having? Unplug the TCC solenoid to see if the problem goes away. Replacing the TCC would require removal of the trans to access the torque converter. On a W-body or other low-value car, I'd just unplug the TCC solenoid and keep driving the car. The gas mileage difference without TCC lockup won't be much on a car with overdrive. Quote
GP1138 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 What problems is he having? Unplug the TCC solenoid to see if the problem goes away. Replacing the TCC would require removal of the trans to access the torque converter. On a W-body or other low-value car, I'd just unplug the TCC solenoid and keep driving the car. The gas mileage difference without TCC lockup won't be much on a car with overdrive. I believe this is not an option on the E transmissions, which his '96 has without a doubt. Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 What problems is he having? Unplug the TCC solenoid to see if the problem goes away. Replacing the TCC would require removal of the trans to access the torque converter. On a W-body or other low-value car, I'd just unplug the TCC solenoid and keep driving the car. The gas mileage difference without TCC lockup won't be much on a car with overdrive. I believe this is not an option on the E transmissions, which his '96 has without a doubt. Well fuck my ass and call me a bitch. Quote
Brian P Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 Un-pin the ground wire to the PWM solenoid (in the same plug) see if that fixes it. Common issue. Quote
rockfangd Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 yeah as far as i know the electronic trannies lose gears without the tcc fully connected. I dont think pulling the trans is necessary, just removal of the side pan is all. Not too bad, I would say about 4 hours tops Quote
olds cutlass Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 I have a 96 cutlass and had this fixed several years ago. You dont have the remove the tranny just everything has to be lowered is what the shop told me. I had to get it lined up afterwards. They did tell me that if I didnt do any freeway driving I could just unplug the thing and wouldnt have overdrive. Mine was stalling when coming to a stop. It acted like you were driving a stick and not pushing in on the clutch. Quote
GP1138 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 Un-pin the ground wire to the PWM solenoid (in the same plug) see if that fixes it. Common issue. Which colour wire is this, as my Cutlass is doing the same thing, no TCC. Quote
Brian P Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 it's a black wire, I believe position E. I may have posted about it in the past but the wiring diagram I used to refer to is not available right now. Quote
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