Torque converter not seated properly symptoms A torque converter is placed between the engine and transmission. It is used in automatic transmission as a mechanical clutch. The function is to provide the load to be isolated from the main power source and use to transfer rotating power from the engine to the transmission.
Some of the symptoms of the faulty torque converter 1. Transmission slipping The most common loose torque converter bolts symptoms not being seated properly can be transmission sliding while accelerating. It can be felt when the engine races up in gear, but the vehicle does not accelerate. A torque converter requires to develop pressure inside it to move the car. It might slip while accelerating if the pressure does not get properly. 2. Rough acceleration This is also one of the reasons for a faulty torque converter. If there is a rough acceleration, kindly check your RPM meter to examine if it umps when accelerating. If this happens, a torque converter is a cause. 3. Car won’t move or reverse If the car is not moving or getting reversed, it might be the issue of a torque converter. Therefore, there can be many reasons for this fault, yet it is suggested to get the vehicle detected before replacing any part. 4. Transmission overheating When driving, if the torque converter slips, the transmission fluid could heat up to the extent that it can boil. In a few cases, one might have temperature sensors that may cause the transmission control unit light to blink. This indicates the torque converter slides and the transmission is overheated.