Torque Converter Diagnosis: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Prior to installing a new or remanufactured torque converter, all diagnostic procedures must be followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary installation of new or remanufactured torque converters. Only after a complete diagnostic evaluation can the decision be made to install a new or remanufactured torque converter.

Begin with the normal diagnostic procedures as follows:

Preliminary Inspection.
Know and Understand the Customers Concern.
Verify the Concern - Carry out the Torque Converter Operation Test.
Carry out Diagnostic Procedures.
- Carry out On-Board Diagnostics. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
  - Repair all non-transmission related DTCs first.
  - Repair all transmission DTCs.
  - Rerun on-board diagnostics to verify repair.
- Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to Special Testing Procedures .
- Carry out Stall Speed Test. Refer to Special Testing Procedures .
- Carry out Diagnosis by Symptom Routines. Refer to Diagnosis By Symptom .
  - Use the index to locate the appropriate routine that best describes the symptom(s). The routine will list all possible components that may cause or contribute to the symptom. Check each component listed, diagnose and repair as required, before repairing the torque converter.