TQ clutch stuck off code
05-10-2009, 03:16 PM
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I would definitely suggest getting the TQ replaced with the upgraded seal. This is exactly what happened to mine and I went on merrily clearing the codes until my tranny died (fluid leaked out into the chasis so I didn't know what was going wrong at the time). Went from a $1200 job to a $6000 job. Enough said?
If you're near NY I know a great shop for you.
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05-11-2009, 04:39 AM
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Another thing to consider: there may be nothing wrong with your torque converter.
I had this code and it turned out to be the N94 solenoid inside the tranny valve body. N94 is the solenoid that actuates the lock-up clutch in the torque converter.
The solenoid is $150 or so, IIRC. And it can be accessed easily from beneath the car, it's just inside the ATF pan of the trans, along the rear of the valve body. You'll see six solenoids in a row; N94 is fourth from the left.
The only difficulty of installing this thing is you'll have to drain the ATF and refill it. This is NOT a fun exercise. And if you DO do this, make sure you DO IT RIGHT. Find the online documentation for the ZF transmission and make sure you follow the filling procedure to the letter.
Anyway, $150 and a couple hours of labor might save you a lot of money.
I had this code and it turned out to be the N94 solenoid inside the tranny valve body. N94 is the solenoid that actuates the lock-up clutch in the torque converter.
The solenoid is $150 or so, IIRC. And it can be accessed easily from beneath the car, it's just inside the ATF pan of the trans, along the rear of the valve body. You'll see six solenoids in a row; N94 is fourth from the left.
The only difficulty of installing this thing is you'll have to drain the ATF and refill it. This is NOT a fun exercise. And if you DO do this, make sure you DO IT RIGHT. Find the online documentation for the ZF transmission and make sure you follow the filling procedure to the letter.
Anyway, $150 and a couple hours of labor might save you a lot of money.
05-11-2009, 06:53 AM
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05-11-2009, 07:03 AM
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