Signs of a faulty automatic transmission torque converter:
* Gear Slip: The transmission slips or loses traction when changing gears.
* Automatic transmission noise: A humming or squealing sound may be heard from the torque converter.
* Increased transmission fluid temperature: The torque converter may overheat, causing the transmission fluid temperature to rise.
* Gear Shift Delays: Gears may be delayed or may not shift at all.
*Vibration: A faulty torque converter can cause the vehicle to vibrate.
*Power loss at low speeds: The vehicle may have difficulty accelerating at low speeds.
*Transmission Fluid Leaking: Sometimes a transmission fluid leak can indicate a faulty torque converter.
* Automatic transmission errors on the dashboard: In some cases, a faulty torque converter can cause automatic transmission errors to appear on the dashboard.
Additional signs associated with severe torque converter damage:
*Burning Smell: An overheated torque converter can cause a burning smell.
*Catastrophic Transmission Failure: Serious torque converter failures can lead to failure of the entire automatic transmission.
* Metal shavings in transmission fluid: A damaged torque converter may leave metal shavings in the transmission fluid.