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No Torque Converter Clutch Shudder

Checks

Causes

Electrical

    • 12 volts not supplied to transmission
    • Outside electrical connector damaged
    • Inside electrical connector, wiring harness or solenoid damaged
    • Electrical short (pinched solenoid wire)
    • Solenoid not grounded

Converter

Internal damage

Oil Pump Assembly

    • Converter clutch valve stuck or assembled backwards
    • Converter clutch valve retaining ring mispositioned
    • Pump to case gasket mispositioned
    • Orifice cup plug restricted or damaged
    • Solenoid O-ring seal cut or damaged
    • High or uneven bolt torque (pump body to cover)

Input Housing and Shaft

    • Turbine shaft O-ring seal cut or damaged
    • Turbine shaft retainer and ball assembly restricted or damaged

Pressure Switch Assembly

    • Contamination
    • Damaged seals

Valve Body Assembly

    • TCC signal valve stuck
    • Solenoid O-ring leaking

Solenoid Screen

Blocked