Torque Converter Diagnosis: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Begin with the normal diagnostic procedures as follows:

Preliminary Inspection.
Know and understand the customer's concern.
Verify the condition - carry out the TORQUE CONVERTER OPERATION TEST .
Carry out diagnostic procedures.
- Carry out on-board diagnostics; refer to DIAGNOSTICS .
  - Repair all non-transmission related DTCs first.
  - Repair all transmission DTCs.
  - Rerun on-board diagnostic to verify repair.
- Carry out LINE PRESSURE TEST .
- Carry out STALL SPEED TEST .
- Carry out DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES .
  - Use the DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM 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 changing the torque converter.