JUDDER UPON TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) OPERATION [FW6A-EL]


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TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation

DESCRIPTION
•  Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.  Signal malfunction
―  APP sensor malfunction
―  CKP sensor malfunction
2.  Poor GND
3.  Torque converter malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM
•  Is the malfunction symptom at the same level compared to a vehicle of the same model?
Yes
Symptom troubleshooting is completed.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT SIGNAL PARTS FOR MALFUNCTION
•  Inspect the value at the following PCM PIDs using the M-MDS.
―  APP (APP sensor)
―  RPM (CKP sensor)
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS TCM GND OR TORQUE CONVERTER
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Disconnect the TCM connector.
•  Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal 1B and body GND.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
No
Replace the automatic transaxle.