QuestionQUESTION: i have a cadillac sts 2000 and my service engine soon light came on and i had it checked and they said it was torque converter lock out relay. Whats is that and where is it located and how do u fix it? Can someone help me? Thanks.
ANSWER: This is the circuit that engages and disengages your overdrive within your transmission.
The 2 most common faults are the:
Torque converter engage/release switch above the brake pedal.
The torque converter solenoid within the transmission.
If you are mechanicaly inclined or know of someone who is, You will need a DIGITAL MULTIMETER, Simple electrical schematics, Simple test procedures and picture locations of the components within the system that is causing you problems of which can't be done on this website which only allows one picture. If you would contact, via e-mail: onlineautohelp@msn.com he can help you obtain the necessary information.
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QUESTION: is there anyway to know if its one or the other?
AnswerNot without performing the 2 simple test procedures as guessing is a 50/50 hit and miss. Accurate diagnostics are based on test results.
He can talk you through this if you would like. You can perform this type of procedure with a 12 volt test light, But using a meter is much more accurate. Contact him by e-mail at: onlineautohelp@msn.com so you can get together and resolve this problem.
