No.18 Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation

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JUDDER UPON TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) OPERATION DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

18	Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION	Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	CAUTION: If the TCC is stuck, inspect it. In addition, inspect the oil cooler for foreign particles which may have mixed in with the ATF. TCC piston slips due to burning. The malfunction is basically the same as for No.14 "TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) NON-OPERATION".