Thread: Gtp possible bad torque converter

HEY

about a month ago i bought a 2000 grand prix gtp with 191k on it for 500 bucks with a bad torque converter( well the owner thinks)
before i put 300+ dollars into replacing the torque converter i wanna make sure that is the problem...When i took it to get scanned two codes popped up.
1.the torque converter code
2. the torque converter solenoid code

btw..when the car is cold from first start up it runs but after 2 min of driving it feels like the transmission is locking up( as if you are at idle and just pushing the pedal)

please help!! anyone ever had this problem?

oh also at idle it makes a loud noise.

im going to make a video in 30 mins.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkf1...e_gdata_player




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Originally Posted by dsmuts

Video? Could be the flex plate. Does the noise go away when you rev it up a little bit.

would the flex pate give off the torque converter and torque solenoid code?

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[QUOTE=dsmuts;821556]Video doesn't work, says it's private. I don't think the flex plate will throw any codes at all.[/
sorry is was private try again..its public

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Originally Posted by dsmuts

What does it sound like when you rev it up? Or when you drive it?

it revs fine. when you drive it it shift perfect.. but after a few min its like the torque converter locks up and it wont shift anymore.

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kinda seems like your in park reving it.

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when i got it scanned at an autozone it said
transmission torque converter solenoid
and transmission torque converter
doesnt the tcc solenoid help your car down shift?

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TCC solenoid is activated to apply the TCC during cruise situations typically above 40 mph.

Ill make a video.when it drives. Tonight

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so after changing the fluid and flushing it these codes popped up..
0443
0742
0757
0650
So I'm thinking there must be a short circuit somewhere.

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I'm having a very similar problem with my car and it only has 90,000 miles. I have a code that says that the torque converter is "stuck on" and now my car pulls very poorly and the rpms fly to 6,000 with ease. This is horrible. It could be a wiring problem as well. Let me know if your resolve your problem and if you find a DIY for the replacement. Mine is a GTP model though so I don't know if it's any different.

Also, I can't find a place which sells brand new torque converters for my car to save my life! Are they that hard to find? Where can I buy one?