Torque CONVERTOR Engagement Test
- Connect tachometer. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure transmission fluid level is correct. Drive vehicle and maintain about 50 MPH. Release throttle for about 2 seconds, then reapply to previous setting. Engine RPM should increase when throttle is released and decrease in about 5 seconds after throttle is reapplied. Go to next step.
- Maintain about 50 MPH. Apply light pressure to brake pedal so that brake lights operate. Engine RPM should increase as brake pedal is tapped, and then decrease about 5 seconds after pedal is released. If torque converter clutch operation is not as specified, see TCC operation concerns listed in SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .