2003 Chevy Monte Carlo torque converter clutch circuit stay

Tiny
SMONROE86
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,080 MILES
I am looking at buying this 2003 Monte Carlo SS but the owner told me that the Torque converter clutch circuit stays open. But he said its not a huge problem and I don't know. What can you tell me about this thank you
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 AT 9:12 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
BUDDYCRAIGG
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,262 POSTS
Probably it's "open" because he disconnected the plug on the transmission to keep the converter from locking up.

The solenoid goes bad and once it's engaged (somewhere above 45mph) it doesn't want to disengage.
So you come up to a stop sign and the car stalls out. It would be like pulling up to a stop with a manual transmission and not stepping on the clutch pedal.

A lot of people choose not to repair it, as the cost of parts and time involved. It takes a long time to recoop the cost in the increased fuel mileage you get by the 200 300 rpm drop you get at highway speeds when it's working correctly.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 AT 7:43 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Torque Converter Content

How a Torque Converter Works
GUIDE
How a Torque Converter Works
The torque converter is designed to act as a fluid coupler that can engage and disengage with the increase and decrease of engine rpm. When the vehicle is not in motion...
VIEW MORE