Pinpoint Test D: Torque Converter Clutch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- D1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
- Check to make sure the transaxle harness connector is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in the connector and in good condition before proceeding.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Drive the vehicle with a steady speed up to and above 24 km/h (15 mph).
- Monitor PID: (PCE/TCC).
- The TCC commanded pressure should be greater than 400 kPa (44 psi) and the turbine shaft speed should be equal to engine speed.
- Is the lockup commanded pressure greater than 400 kPa (44 psi) and the turbine speed equal to engine speed?
- Yes : CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD TEST to verify if concern is still present. Concern could be intermittent.
- No : INSTALL a new torque converter.