No Lock-Up Condition

1992 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger, 4.3 W, RWDSECTION No Lock-Up Condition
  1. Does TCC release with brake switch? If yes, go to step 3). If no, check brake switch. See BRAKE SWITCH TESTΒ . If brake switch is okay, check TCC apply solenoid. See TCC APPLY SOLENOID TESTΒ . If solenoid is okay, check for stuck lock-up apply valve or lock-up apply valve installed backward. Repair as necessary and retest.
  2. If apply valve is okay, block lock-up apply valve in unlocked position. If TCC still does not release, problem is located in torque converter or oil pump. If lock-up does not occur, check appropriate signal oil circuit.
  3. If TCC released in step 1), check for short to ground at terminal "D" wire of ALDL connector. See Figure. If short is found, check apply solenoid. See TCC APPLY SOLENOID TESTΒ . If short is not found, check for computer system problem. See CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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