1992 Buick Century 1992 Buick stalls when slowing down and

1992 BUICK CENTURY
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWCOB
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The car stalls out after it runs awhile(Warmed up). It will start up in park or neutral, but it will stall again as soon as you put it in gear (Like you turned off the car). It seems to be that when I'm slowing down the car starts shaking and it stalls. I've been able to prevent this by down shifting when slowing down, but eventually it will stall. I've been told that it could be a automatic transmission solenoid, but I would like a second opinion.
Apr 7, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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yes the problem is the transmission torque converter clutch solenoid. if you look down at the transmission toward the radiator you will see a white electric plug. unplug it and your problem will be gone.
Apr 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM
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SWCOB
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[quote:521898b9e8="mastertechtim"]yes the problem is the transmission torque converter clutch solenoid. if you look down at the transmission toward the radiator you will see a white electric plug. unplug it and your problem will be gone.[/quote:521898b9e8]

Thank you a lot! Could it also be grey?
Apr 7, 2008 at 7:52 PM
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BURL0029
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My 92 Century is having the exact same problem. At the advice of another forum, I unplugged the clip and have not had any problems since. The other forum mentioned a slight loss of fuel economy when driving over 45 mph. Do you know if there are any consequences to leaving it unplugged long term, or does the solenoid need to be replaced? Thanks.
May 20, 2008 at 11:28 PM