Torque Converter Vibration At Idle

Torque Converter Vibration At Idle FAQ

What does it mean when your torque converter vibrates?

Vibration. Lockup torque converters were added to many newer-model vehicles to help with fuel economy. However, vibration problems can happen when these torque converters go bad. The vibration felt is known as "lockup shudder" and may occur due to a bad engine or transmission as well.

What is a torque converter?

A torque converter is a round object between the engine and transmission of automatic vehicles. It serves several purposes, such as giving an engine the ability to idle as well as increasing an engine's torque.

Can a bad torque converter cause transmission noise?

When these bearings wear out, they can cause transmission noise unless the transmission is in neutral in which case the noise temporarily stops. Lockup torque converters were added to many newer-model vehicles to help with fuel economy. However, vibration problems can happen when these torque converters go bad.

What causes a torque converter to stall?

The torque converter “stall speed” is the speed that the engine needs to be turning before the torque converter will begin engaging the transmission. When a torque converter is malfunctioning it can cause this stall speed to change and feel like the transmission is slipping.