What to do if your torque converter is slipping?
If you are experiencing a slipping torque converter and you have replaced the transmission fluid and filter and even done a transmission flush to it, it’s time to remove the transmission from the engine and inspect the seals on the axle into the transmission. Here is a video of how to replace the seals inside a transmission.
Where can you find a torque converter in a car?
Torque converters can be found in almost all cars with automatic transmission. This is probably one of the reasons why you have heard of so many failed torque converters. In this article, you will find all information you need about the torque converter.
How can you tell if a torque converter clutch has failed?
The most obvious symptoms you’ll see, when the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid has failed are: the D4 light blinking on the instrument cluster and a TCC solenoid DTC (diagnostic trouble code) registered in the PCM’s memory. To be a bit more specific, you’ll see: P1753: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve.
Why are the bearings in my torque converter worn out?
A widespread problem is that the bearings in the torque converters are worn. This does not cause slippage or other transmission problems but can cause bearing noises from the transmission. If you hear bearing noises from the transmission, check the transmission fluid, and see if you can see metal parts inside the transmission fluid.
If you are experiencing a slipping torque converter and you have replaced the transmission fluid and filter and even done a transmission flush to it, it’s time to remove the transmission from the engine and inspect the seals on the axle into the transmission. Here is a video of how to replace the seals inside a transmission.
Torque converters can be found in almost all cars with automatic transmission. This is probably one of the reasons why you have heard of so many failed torque converters. In this article, you will find all information you need about the torque converter.
A widespread problem is that the bearings in the torque converters are worn. This does not cause slippage or other transmission problems but can cause bearing noises from the transmission. If you hear bearing noises from the transmission, check the transmission fluid, and see if you can see metal parts inside the transmission fluid.
The most obvious symptoms you’ll see, when the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid has failed are: the D4 light blinking on the instrument cluster and a TCC solenoid DTC (diagnostic trouble code) registered in the PCM’s memory. To be a bit more specific, you’ll see: P1753: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve.