Torque Converter Operation Concerns: Cycling/Chatter

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TORQUE CONVERTER OPERATION CONCERNS - CYCLING/CHATTER

Possible Component	Reference/Action
241 - ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid
Condition	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid level and condition check. ADJUST transmission fluid to correct level. REFER to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
Powertrain Control System
PCM (gasoline engines), Transmission Control Module (TCM) (diesel engines), external vehicle harness, transmission internal harness or Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid	CARRY OUT the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER) self-test. For gasoline engines GO to PINPOINT TEST A . For diesel engines GO to PINPOINT TEST F . REPAIR as required. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the vehicle system for normal operation.
Main Control
Main control contaminated, solenoid(s) damaged, stuck or bore damaged. Manual valve damaged, stuck or bore damaged	INSPECT main control for stuck valves or contamination. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
Defective TCC apply regulator valve	INSPECT main control for stuck valves or contamination. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
Defective TCC charge control valve	INSPECT main control for stuck valves or contamination. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL . TIGHTEN to specification.
Main control bolts - not tightened to specification
Torque Converter
Torque converter components	REMOVE the transmission. INSPECT for damage. INSTALL a new or remanufactured torque converter. REFER to TRANSMISSION - GASOLINE ENGINES or TRANSMISSION - DIESEL ENGINES .