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Well it says Loyale on the side and the build date is 01/89 if that makes a difference.

Thanks for the info. Owners manual is gone.

Have a 89 Loyal AWD Turbo wagon. Under the hood near the firewall just above the brake master cylinder is a small black box labeled FWD. It looks like a fuse could go there. Is there supposed to be one and if so what amp?

I just had the same problem with my 89 and it was the torque converter that had stripped splines.

I am in the process of putting everything back together. I had a little trouble get the torque converter seated correctly but I'm past that point now. Ready to put the transaxle back in the car. I am on standby for my job all weekend so I may not get anymore done til Monday.

torque converter ran $350

Its the torque converter. Splines are stripped.

I talked with our local transmittion shop today. He agrees that it is the torque converter. He has replaced 3 in the last two month. He says I can get a heavy duty converter. I will pull the transaxle Tuesday and let you know.

Forgot to add this is an AWD. 1. The car does not roll when in park. 2. It does roll when out of park. 3. ATF level is at the add mark. Going now to get more ATF. 4. The flexplate and torque plate spin together. If I have to pull the transmittion does the transaxle have to be removed with the transmittion as one unit?

Thanks for the directions. Here is what I found. 1. When in gear neither axle shafts turn. 2. Power light is not blinking when I first start the car. 3. Ran the diags. Got 11 fast blinks. Thanks,

Thanks for the directions. Here is what I found. 1. When in gear neither axle shafts turn. 2. Power light is not blinking when I first start the car. 3. Ran the diags. Got 11 fast blinks. Thanks,

It is a 4 speed automatic.

My daughter was driving her car up a hill and stepped on the gas to pass another car. She said it made a clunk and the car started to slow down. No matter what gear you put the shifter in the car does not move. Fluid levels look fine. Any idea on what may be wrong with the tranny????