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1994 cavalier stalls after driving awhile Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting jaiverson New User Jan 1, 2009, 7:51 AM Post #1 of 3 (3421 views) 1994 cavalier stalls after driving awhile Sign In I replaced the head on 1994 cavalier 115,000 miles witha a 2.2 motor a month ago. Also replaced water pump,new plugs , oil change and air filter. Drove for a week and was not circulating coolant so I replaced radiator. When replacing radiator I left transmission coolant line loose and leaked oil all over while car idling. Tightened up line and filled transmission fluid back up. While my son driving ran good but when came up to stop light it idled ok but when he stepped on gas it died. It started back up and did same thing three or four times. I pushed car home and charged battery and idled fine. I test drove myself for 20 miles ran good. My son drove for 2 days and ran good.On third day he said it died same way at red light. When I got there to push him home I checked all fluids and were all ok and then I started up and started to drive home. Ran good until I had to slam on brakes to not run red light and I noticed it idled weird and when I stepped on gas it clunked and died. I started back up and tried reverse and same thing it died. I started again and it idled fine and when i put in gear it lunged forward and died. My son then pushed me with my truck and I idled car the whole time and when we got about 5 miles down road and stopped at red light I decided to try again and slipped into drive and it ran perfect rest of way home. The car idles fine runs good and then stalls but restarts but when you put it in gear it lunges and dies. Please help! Jay Iverson Jaiverson40@yahoo.com Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2009, 9:01 AM Post #2 of 3 (3415 views) Re: 1994 cavalier stalls after driving awhile Sign In Obviously this car objects to RED lights! Just kidding If there aren't any stored codes to assist perhaps check for a vacuum leak or even a problem with line to or vacuum booster for brakes - may have been disturbed with recent work?? T Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Jan 1, 2009, 10:38 AM Post #3 of 3 (3412 views) Re: 1994 cavalier stalls after driving awhile Sign In There are quite a few possibilities, here. Basics, as Tom mentioned, to recheck all of your connections. The severe hesitation would make me think TPS (Throttle position sensor) or fuel pressure/supply issue, the idle issue IAC (Idle Air Control), the dying when put into gear TCC (Torque converter lockup solenoid). Seems to run okay when cold? And starts acting up after it gets up to temp? That makes me think of a possible TCC problem. You had mentioned that the coolant wasn't circulating, so you replaced the radiator...Is the cooling system okay, now? Not overheating? Loren SW Washington   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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