What to do when your torque converter shudders?

Transmissions can shudder in a very similar manner to torque converters. To determine whether the shudder is tranny or TC related, run your vehicle for a little while till it begin to shudder and immediately park it. With your foot on the brake, put the transmission in Drive, and apply light throttle.

Why does my car shudder when I take off in first gear?

Personally, I think its the clutch. The shuddering described in first and reverse gears is typical of a clutch problem. It may be just general wear and tear, particularly if the car has done mainly town driving. However, it could be it has oil contamination from a leaking crank rear oil seal.

What causes a shudder when I brake hard?

After all this excessive heating up and cooling down , the metal rotor starts to fatigue and warp . After the rotors become warped when you hit the brake that irregular warped surface is transmitted all the way up to you little foot on the left pedal (not the clutch).

Why does my car judder at low speeds?

As well as some of the causes of car stuttering mentioned earlier, moisture in the distributor cap can also make a vehicle jerk when accelerating. If your car is parked overnight in cold temperatures, condensation can form inside the distributor cap, causing the engine to misfire when accelerating at low speeds.

When do I need to replace my torque converter?

If there are black flecks present in the fluid, then you should replace that also. Doing so might just end up saving you a lot of money. The next sign of a torque converter problem is if the vehicle shudders at lower speeds – around 40 miles per hour.

What causes a torque converter to break in?

Torque Converter break in can be confirmed with the StarSCAN®. b. If experienced, the shudder may occur when the transmission temperature is between 38° C and 54° C (100° F and 130° F) during steady state driving with the torque convertor in partial lock (EMCC) operation. The shudder feels like the vehicle is being driven over rumble strips.

How long does it take to stall a torque converter?

With one foot on the brake pedal, press the accelerator all the way for 2-3 seconds with the other foot. Be careful not the exceed 5 seconds or the transmission could blow out.The stall speed is the RPM the engine maxes out at.

How many torque converter shudders in 7 years?

3 SHUDDER TSBs in 7 YEARS! Some 2007-2009 Customers may be concerned about an intermittent shudder when lightly accelerating after an upshift. Production changes to the torque converter assembly have been implemented to improve this condition.

Why does my torque converter shudder when I brake?

When you are maintaining speed with one foot, lightly apply the brake with the other. If the shudder stops automatically, then the problem is the torque converter clutches. Whenever the operating system sees the brake being applied, most vehicles will release the torque converter clutches.

When do you need to replace a torque converter?

If there is excessive debris is still found within the transmission pan or the shudder keeps happening after servicing, then you may need to replace the torque converter. In some cases, you may need to have your transmission rebuilt. Continuing to drive with the shudder could cause your transmission to fail.