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Old 02-14-2017, 12:59 PM
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SES keeps coming on for torque convertor stuck open....What's weird is, whenever I drive the vehicle, it never comes on. When the wife drives it, it's been coming on more frequently. I really can't afford to drop $$$ for a new transmission. I'll continue to monitor but this may be the last straw.

- At a stand-still if I let off the gas, the vehicle moves/pulls away
- At rolling speed, if I take my foot off the gas pedal, the revs hold (slightly drop after a second)
- Transmission shifts fine, no slipping
- 2-1 downshift is much better since new fluid/filter and software. Still present but not as bad

I've read that I should address the TC sooner rather than later to not destroy the rest of the transmission? Most people buy re-man TC or new TC's, and others just buy a completely new transmission. Almost 130k on this transmission.
If she drives like mine, going with operator error, lol!

I feel your pain on this one. I know I will eventually have to come to the decision on the tranny. Mine isn't bad but it just doesn't feel 100% at times. I hope a flush helps some symptoms but I know it won't go forever. Love the X but just wish there was simple way to get a better tranny and have RWD only.

For the TC I know you can get remans or have yours rebuilt, but few shops are able to effectively do it. The 4.6is has a bigger TC and they are harder to source. The TC would be easier than a whole tranny so may be worth a shot to get a refresh one and see if it helps.
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