# Torque converter or transmission?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-or-transmission/10163>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** pontiac\
**Created:** [February 3, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-or-transmission/10163 "2008-02-03T00:41:57Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![shofer4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecb155/32.png) [@shofer4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shofer4)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-or-transmission/10163/1 "2008-02-03T00:41:57Z")

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I have a 1993 pontiac trans sport van that does not want to shift into any gear. When i move the shifter on the steering wheel, nothing happens. There is also a bit of white smoke (not much at all) from the underneath of the left side (when facing engine)after the engine runs for a short time. I was given the two options above as possible issues. Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-or-transmission/10163/2 "2008-02-03T04:23:00Z")

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Or it could just be a shift linkage or electrical problem. There are several reasons that it might not go into gear. Is the fluid level correct? When were the fluid and filter last changed?