Torque Converter or New Trans?
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On The Tree
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Philadelphia
Torque Converter or New Trans? Well, I have finally experienced first hand the problems people have had with these transmissions.
My Impy has 49k on it and at 65mph when I try to accelerate the RPMs drop off about 1-2 hundred then jump back up 500.
Under warranty, do I get the converter replaced or wait for the thing to stop moving?
My Impy has 49k on it and at 65mph when I try to accelerate the RPMs drop off about 1-2 hundred then jump back up 500.
Under warranty, do I get the converter replaced or wait for the thing to stop moving?
Take it in NOW.
Our Impala exhibited that exact behavior. We took it in and they found material in the pan, which was from the converter. It had begun to take out the clutches in the trans. We got it in before it left us stranded. They rebuilt the trans completely and installed a new converter.
Chances are, you already need a new trans and converter.
EDIT: Be sure to uninstall your tune, CAI, and TBS. Make sure you're COMPLETELY stock or the dealer could claim your mods caused it.
Our Impala exhibited that exact behavior. We took it in and they found material in the pan, which was from the converter. It had begun to take out the clutches in the trans. We got it in before it left us stranded. They rebuilt the trans completely and installed a new converter.
Chances are, you already need a new trans and converter.
EDIT: Be sure to uninstall your tune, CAI, and TBS. Make sure you're COMPLETELY stock or the dealer could claim your mods caused it.
Take it in NOW.
Our Impala exhibited that exact behavior. We took it in and they found material in the pan, which was from the converter. It had begun to take out the clutches in the trans. We got it in before it left us stranded. They rebuilt the trans completely and installed a new converter.
Chances are, you already need a new trans and converter.
EDIT: Be sure to uninstall your tune, CAI, and TBS. Make sure you're COMPLETELY stock or the dealer could claim your mods caused it.
Our Impala exhibited that exact behavior. We took it in and they found material in the pan, which was from the converter. It had begun to take out the clutches in the trans. We got it in before it left us stranded. They rebuilt the trans completely and installed a new converter.
Chances are, you already need a new trans and converter.
EDIT: Be sure to uninstall your tune, CAI, and TBS. Make sure you're COMPLETELY stock or the dealer could claim your mods caused it.
but not always true. They rebuilt mine with my mods which included above and more.
Maybe i got lucky.... twice.
To be on the safe side you can try what LS1 said but i think someone said they flashed back to stock and they dealer still knew...
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On The Tree
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From: Philadelphia
I don't plan on taking it to a dealer. My warranty covers repairs at any local shop with a state inspection license. If there was a dealer in the Philly area that had a reputable service facility I'd take it there. Last time I took it to the dealer for the powersteering line recall, half my car was left unassembled.
I have a friend who owns a shop a block from my house, the only person I will let touch my car. I'm gonna push for a new transmission. Hopefully the warranty company doesn't send anyone out to look at the car!
I have a friend who owns a shop a block from my house, the only person I will let touch my car. I'm gonna push for a new transmission. Hopefully the warranty company doesn't send anyone out to look at the car!
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Verdad Gallardo Better to avoid any hassles in the first place.
The difference is, on 2006 Impalas and Monte Carlos (and 05-06 GP GXPs), the dealer can't tell if the PCM was previously reflashed. On 2007 and up, the PCM keeps a record of previous reflashes, which the dealer tech can pull. The only place to get a "legal" flash is a dealer, which would be part of the car's service record. If the PCM shows a flash that's not on the record, then that's how they would nail you.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Zeeland, MI
This is exactly what my car is doing, but the first dealership i took it to said everything is fine.
Off to the second one tomorrow...how did you get them to drop the pan/take you seriously?
Off to the second one tomorrow...how did you get them to drop the pan/take you seriously?
