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Torque Converter Clutch Operation Concerns: No Clutch Apply - 240/340

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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH OPERATION CONCERNS: NO CLUTCH APPLY - 240/340

Possible Component Reference/Action
240 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harnesses, PCM, ECT, TSS, TCC(1)
  • Carry out TCC tests. Run on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Carry out pinpoint tests using the diagnostic tool. Clear codes, road test and rerun on-board diagnostics.
340 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Control Assembly 
  • Screw out of torque specification
  • Tighten to specification.
  • Gasket damaged, off location
  • Inspect and install a new gasket.
  • Separator plate damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Converter clutch control valve (201), thermostat bypass valve/cooler limit valve (216), spring, damaged, missing, misassembled, stuck, bore damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new main control. If parts are missing, install new parts or main control. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. Do not stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
  • TCC solenoid and valve (200), stuck, damaged, O-ring damaged or out of bore
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out solenoid function test as listed in electrical routine. Repair as required.
  • Wrong component used in rebuild
  • Verify that correct components were used.
Pump Assembly 
  • Screws out of torque specification
  • Tighten screws to specification.
  • Cross leaks
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Front pump seal worn or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Seal on inner pump gear damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Torque Converter Clutch Assembly 
  • Torque converter internal malfunction preventing lockup, piston application
  • Remove transmission. Inspect for damage. Install a new or remanufactured torque converter if required.
(1) Also refer to Routine 265 .
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