Is this a 3 or 4 speed automatic? Disconnecting the TCC isn't a wonderful
> idea at the best of times as it will hurt the gas mileage, but especially
> not on the 4-speeds, it seems to make them overheat.
>
> As far as the battery, it could be that the battery is shot, or there's some
> other power drain that's causing it to die. Check and make sure none of the
> lights like the under-hood light (if any), glove compartment, trunk, etc.
> are not staying on.
>
> And as far as the transmission fluid, that probably means the fluid could
> use changing, but I don't think it necessarily indicates a significant
> transmission problem.
>
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> > hi i have a '93 chevy with a 3.1 motor
> > i would like to know to to remove the TCC and or if i just unplug it
> > would it do damage in the long run?
> > 2] is it normal for a battery to die within a year {it does'nt hold
> > it's charge anymore} i disconected the battery while the car was running
> > and the volts were about 12.08 with everything turn on.
> > 3] changing the tranny fuild & filter tomorrow cause it's not red it's
> > like a brownish color can this color mean the tranny going?
> > just bought the car a week ago for the wife it has about 150.000 km
> > the body great {the car} ..i own and the original owner of a S-10
> > '89 4.3 217.000 km
> > just love that truck and it still hauls ass..
> > thanks group
> >