What are the signs of a bad torque converter? My auto tranny has been having some serious issues lately and I think the TC might be part or if not the entire problem. I will probably make a long detailed post next week but here are some of my symptoms:
1. Tranny shifts from 1 to 2 too early
2. 2-3 shift is VERY slow (car stops accelerating while the shift happens)
3. Engine braking is no longer effictive at slowing the car down
4. While on a small incline the car now rolls back where it used to sit still w/o application of brake
Sound like a TC or is my whole tranny about to go?

 

Torque converters rarely fail. Thay are a vain pump with a locking clutch. The vain pump has no wear parts, the locking clutch can wear down.

Your description points twards a failing transmission or control module, not a TC.

 

Actually sounds more like your VB is failing.

Dixit

 

I just thought it might be my TC when someone suggested it in another thread with weird 2-3 shifts. The lack of engine braking that started yesterday afternoon REALLY worries me. If my transmission computer is going out is that just a simple swap? If my VB is going out would an upgrade fix my problem or is the problem somewhere else in the VB? Anyone have any suggestions on where I should go before my tranny quits on me in the middle of nowhere? Can the dealer test the control module or find out if the VB is bad?

 

Deal can test it, but if there is no code now, they might not be able to give you a definitive answer.

Dixit