5 Common Torque Converter Solenoid Symptoms. Causes and Replacement Cost

[@linkwaker10]

This explains the exact symptoms my 1998 acura tl 2.5l is facing - I already cleaned up the IACV, EGR, intake manifold, changed air filter, cleaned throttle body, cleaned MAF, checked MAP, spark plugs + gap good, basically new distributor + plugs, fresh transmission fluid and filter. (And yes that old transmission fluid absolutely reeked along with the old differential fluid.) Did a basic inspection of that awfully placed TCCS - couldn't find my DMM but the screens were clean of any debris. Only unfortunate part is that solenoid ain't cheap at all so gl to me.

[@calebwhite1454]

1995 Chevrolet Suburban, vehicle jerks in lockup in 3rd gear but especially bad in overdrive when in lockup. Struggles to come out of overdrive sometimes or even lockup. But the biggest problem is the occasional intense split second cut of power while accelerating moderately in traffic trying not to get rear ended, associated with a clunk

[@theronjones656]

The code reader gives P0744. A/T Converter Soleniod Valve Function. The car drives forward and backward. But once i get up to 35 to 40 mph, it doesn't want to go any faster. I can drive around town but not on the freeway. Is the issue with my solenoid, or does the whole tranmission need to be replaced. 2015 nissan Altima 2.5 4:14

[@BangBang-gw9ur]

Did you ever figure out what it was mine is doing the same

[@arielnunezpinon4450]

Good video, friend, a question...My Dodge Journey does not have codes, I put it in gear and it does not move forward or backward if I mark the changes on the dashboard, what could it be?

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

My car had this same issue. I had a p0744 code and service engine soon/check engine light on my car for 5 days when it was still running till recently it broke down this past Friday and does not move

[@westwaytrainingfacility3669]

My 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0L will shift into Reverse and Neutral fine but it will die immediately when put in any forward gear. Will drive in Reverse as well. Could the Converter or the TCC solenoid be the possible issue. Truck was a gift and we found that no transmission filter was in it. We replaced the filter kit.

[@Johnsrt2023]

My 2002 pathfinder auto, stalls dies when put into drive or reverse. It's I'm shop now . Hoping for the best for both of us lol. I've been doing so much research could be few things with these issues.

[@westwaytrainingfacility3669]

@@Johnsrt2023wishing you the best of luck too! I hope it’s fixed soon😊

[@Johnsrt2023]

@@westwaytrainingfacility3669 thanks bro you to!!

[@jbvisiongod]

@johnsrt2023 what was it? im considering getting a 04Buick LaSabre to get back and forth to work. Its $700 but the car run in park cutd off when put in gear

[@Johnsrt2023]

@@jbvisiongod 3 mechnics saying touque converter for me. But idk. I sold the truck. Don't buy it

[@jamesmello4899]

My 2015 Nissan rogue is showing p0744. Have had a few seemingly unrelated issues like a beat up flex plate and the shifting cable came completely free from mount due to stripped bolts, but other symptoms are mild so far. Could i replace the solenoid in it, even though it’s a CVT?

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

Yes nissan’s like your and mine (nissan altima 3.5L sr V6 cvt) have multiple solenoids one that is a torque converter lock up clutch solenoid and multiple others that are for shifting the car into “gears” that use hydraulic pressure with transmission fluid to “shift” my car doesnt move at all but it did have the same code yours has. P0744 and a few others more likely relating to battery voltage issue or wiring issue.

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

I hope your cvt valve body is easy to reach like mine. Also make sure to get 6 to 7 quarts of nissan brand or valvoline cvt transmission fluid at the ready if u do replace it because its better to replace it now sense ur gonna have to drain it anyway

[@jamesmello4899]

@@brometheusthefirstbro4302that’s very informative, thanks for the heads up!

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

Ns-2 fluid is more viscous then ns-3

[@rakeshg7038]

Hi everyone!. I have a Benz A170, W169, year 2005 (Automatic), still running and serviced regularly. The issue with the car presently, is that when starting (fresh from rest), the transmission is somewhat 'choked' and the drive reduced. The indication then is 'Transmission..'. But, once the engine is turned off (obviously) and started anew , after a few minutes, everything works properly. When 'warm', car is ok. Recently, this has happened more than once during the same journey, after 'fresh' start. Again, after turn-off and turned back on after a few minutes, it worked good! The fluid level is ok too. Note that this only happens after 'cold' start. System hot - no problem. If anyone could comment and share similar experience, it will enable me to understand the issue, please. Many thanks!!!

[@JeanStudiosHD]

same thing happens with my bmw if you ever find out the problem please let me know!!

[@rakeshg7038]

@@JeanStudiosHD The process seems quite long but, from what I was explained.. 1st. drain and fill up with a 'common' ATF, 2nd. drive 2000 kms on the same conditions as before and recover a total of debris, 3rd. Drain and fill up with 'recommended' ATF plus 'appropriate' additive (?!!), 4th. another 2000 kms to observe reaction - reduced gear slippage, unclogging filters, realigned gears, sound/noise etc.. 5th. if persists, because the problem is that these additives generally don't last very long, then intervention and replacement of elements concerned or entire gearbox! It seems logical to me to go to step 2 directly, that's what I should do....?

[@JeanStudiosHD]

@@rakeshg7038 after doing all that did it fix the problem with your mercedes?

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

My car can shift into drive reverse and all with ease but the car doesnt move. The car after sitting for a while had a chattering noise that WAS the torque converter. I replaced the transmission fluid with cvt transmission fluid (2010 nissan altima 3.5 sr v6 cvt) and the chattering is gone but the car still doesnt move. And it feels like the car is in neutral or park at any time. The rpm when the car is in gear on idle does go down but i dont feel the “hook up” thats what i refer as the slight jolt forward the car had when i use to put it in gear at a stop light from neutral into drive.

[@Robert-nh9cw]

What did it end up being?

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

@@Robert-nh9cw torque converter failure far as we can tell

[@Robert-nh9cw]

I traded it in for a gladiator lol. Have owned it for 12 years. Got my money worth

[@ashleyslater2685]

I have the same issue

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

@@ashleyslater2685 then if your car is a cvt you will need likely a torque converter replacement which means a full transmission replacement. Unless you really wanna keep that car i say sell it as is scrap it or something like that

[@denizpiyade5925]

I am so grateful for this wonderful video. There are the symptoms you mentioned, when my warning light comes on, there are harsh gear shifts and complex contractions, but when the fault goes out, everything is fine. I used it like this a few times and now I was stuck on a hill, it didn't want to enter, I smelled the brake pads, I pulled into the parking lot without pushing any further. Now the fault comes on at the first start and the car is having a hard time driving. Do you think I have caused bigger problems? Could my luck up solenoid be damaged because I added 500ml too much to the transmission oil? My volvo 850 is Aısin aw50-42

[@denizpiyade5925]

Sorry for the English translation. In summary, I think my TCS solenoid is broken and I used it like this for a while, but now the fault is constantly on and my vehicle does not want to move. I'm worried that I've caused a larger mechanical failure.

[@user-ic5hg4tb9u]

What about p2759 when the solenoid experiences electric problems. I have an alternator that has 146k miles (end of life) getting it replaced on monday. I'm the laborer

[@davidborder5750]

1999 Dodge Durango where is the solenoid located at inside the transmission or outside the transmission

[@A_DIY_VAN_GUY]

Inside on the valve body it's a rectangle shape the has the connector on it that goes to the driver side of transmission

[@davidborder5750]

Thank you so much for that information I was thinking I had to pull the transmission out very good explanation and that video is fantastic thank you all very much

[@glowkyd]

my 2014 jeep patriot sport starting decrease its speed from 70 to 40 and then shut off on me twice....after that it's been parked with an engine light on and a code of P0741 ... Not exactly sure if it's the solenoid or the actual Torque Converter clutch ( the big round Donut) 😢 Your advice would so very helpful

[@pacbdnabcde9203]

I would first replace TCC solenoid that is not to expensive comparing of replacing Torque converter. Let's face it even if it is torque converter after all you don't have to replace TCC again like I said I would go that way?

[@deefiles9379]

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[@thehammermanduke]

Good Stuff 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robertarhinandoh4159]

Hello, I passed my 2018 Nissan kicks in flood water. It stopped immediately. I tried starting it several times but it won't start. Till I got a mechanic to kick start it continuously we ended up with so much water coming out the exhaust. After some days the cvt transmission went out. We were advised to have it completely replaced with the brand new one. But due to financial constraints we bought a used one. Unfortunately it keeps jerking and you can smell something burning from the engine. Also when you accelerate it loses power and you will have to restart the vehicle before you can get it to move. Recently we diagnosed the car after changing the transmission a second time and got an error code of p0744 torque converter clutch intermittent. Please can you help. What must be done to fix the car?

[@madmazdamini]

I’ve got no forward gears only reverse and neutral, engine chatter, Mercedes 420gl cdi went in to kind of limp mode when putting foot down hard or nothing happened a few days before,, occasionally had the chatter on start up or while driving occasionally before loss of forward gears ? Any help appreciated please

[@chadguthrie6993]

2015 fusion 1.5L code shows P0741 tcc stuck off car drives decent but sluggish at highway speeds..shops say change entire transmission but I ordered the solenoid because I think I don’t have to..wish me luck

[@tr3saved]

Any luck?

[@marcoavila8495]

Did it work?

[@joshwilliams124]

Update?

[@TheAngelPasillas]

I have none of the symptoms although my check engine light did just come on a few days ago and I have code P0740 Which leaves me to believe it could be solenoid or even the converter.

[@TheAngelPasillas]

2011 keep Liberty

[@mubashirali3213]

My car’s TCC not engaging and there are no codes apparently on OBD scanner.

[@Silent12Death]

Mine as well

[@Daddy-n5r]

Is it a gm vehicle?

[@krustycrabbb8736]

This is exactly what im experiencing with my 2004 honda civic ex while stopped at traffic lights for prolonged periods of time. When i try to accelerate the engine revs hard but my wheels dont move an inch unless i rev the engine extra hard. Going to replace this part and see if it fixes it thank you.

[@gavinabeast8509]

That fix it?

[@toljcpot]

I have outlander 2011 CVT and have code P0740 Lock up solenoid circuit Is it just the solenoid or the torque converter?But I don’t have any issues for idling,Limp,or any.Just doesn’t change the shift and it’s always stuck in the 1st gear either i use the manual shift still doesn’t shift but in the dashboard it is changing the number of shifting 1-5 but running in the 1st gear?Any experience kind of this problem same as mine?

[@gwilliams54]

Was the torque converter the problem?

[@raeleenwhitaker4565]

@@gwilliams54

[@hookabunny5030]

25.00 easy fix diy people at shops rip people off for an easy job shame on them

[@CarlosBautista-l9e]

I’ve been trying to fix this on my civic 98 but I can not

[@BimmerHausPerformance]

why you gotta show a bmw 😢

[@rynoandlacey]

⁶😊

[@runoutofairydust4476]

Hmmm so how do you know if its the t- converter or the solenoid? No slipping no limp mode but vibration ( strong) at specifically 40 to 55 m.p.h . And an underlying rumble at low speed low with low acceleration which vanishes when accelerate .

[@edwinalexander1170]

Kindly check your engine mounts. I had the same problem and it was engine mounts.

[@thinbrickspec77]

Sounds like a torque converter. Usually a sitter rumbling between 30-50 mph.

[@BrandonMartinez-rs2jw]

@@thinbrickspec77what if u replaced the transmission and the torque converter and still have that same issue @runoutofairydust4476 said

[@KollynJ]

What was it for you, mine does the same and I have it apart now

[@dilapidatedchkn254]

​@@thinbrickspec77 my car drives normal at speed and it jerks when accelerating and wants to die when I stop at a light. Is that just a tcc solenoid?