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Pinpoint Test D: Torque Converter Clutch

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  1. 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 PIDs: (TSS_SRC, RPMTCM, SSPCE).
    • The torque converter clutch (TCC) commanded pressure should be greater than 400 kPa (44 psi) and the turbine shaft speed (TSS) 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. REFER to TRANSAXLE - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)  or TRANSAXLE - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) .

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