NO.28 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC): ALWAYS APPLIED/ENGINE MAY STALL [LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]


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Torque converter clutch (TCC): Always applied/engine may stall

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Powertrain control system malfunction
• Control valve body malfunction
• Oil pump malfunction
• Torque converter component malfunction
• Transaxle case malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
Powertrain control system
• Are there any malfunctions with the following?
- Electrical input/output
- Vehicle wiring harness
- PCM
- Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
- TCC solenoid
Yes
Perform OBD test
Perform DTC troubleshooting
No
Go to the next step
2
Control valve body
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Bolts are not tightened to the specification
- Gaskets are damaged
- Bypass clutch control valve and plunger (always applied), converter regulator valve are stuck, damaged, or misassembled
- Separator plates are damaged or blocked
- Converter is not applied in first gear or reverse gear
- TCC solenoid malfunction
- Pressure tap plate/gasket are damaged
- Hydraulic passages are damaged
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
3
Oil pump
• Do any of the following malfunctions exist?
- Bolts are not tightened to the specification
- Gaskets are damaged
- Pump support seal ring #1 is damaged, missing, misassembled
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
4
Torque converter component
• Do either of the following malfunctions exist?
- Internal seals are damaged
- Piston plate is damaged or stuck to cover
Yes
Service if necessary
No
Go to the next step
5
Transaxle case
• Does the following problem exist?
- Porosity/cross leaks in CBY circuit
Yes
Service if necessary
No
The problem is fixed
6
• Verify the test results.
- If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
- If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
• If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
• If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.