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Torque Converter

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henrym3
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Torque Converter

Post by henrym3 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:44 pm

I have a code that pops up on my reader at regular intervals which tells me that the torque converter lock up clutch has excessive slip. The car drives beyond perfect, change up/down no noticeable slip anywhere. Oil was changed 30k ago the old stuff would have suggested the previous owner had done oil changes. If I didn't have a reader you definitely wouldn't know there was a fault, so, should I try and investigate or throw the reader away :)) All suggestions welcome.
E53 X5 4.6is, Carbon Black, LPG, Paddle Shift, Dynavin N6, Lowered, 22"Wheels, Side Bars. Perfusion Exhaust
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Re: Torque Converter

Post by Greydog » Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:03 am

To do anything is a box out job, so my approach would be the old "if it's not broken"
If the code is not permanently there it could be a poor ecu connection somewhere that throws it sometimes?

I am sure mine throws the odd code just to test my heart rate and the grip on my wallet!!
4.6is X5 Estoril Blue (current)
4.4 X5 Sport Topaz Blue LPG (now gone squashed by a tree)
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