Post-Torque Converter Replacement and Flash Observations
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I still get occasional grumbles (shudders) at various speeds. Haven't gone back to the dealership with it yet, as I'm testing shifting response at speeds below 45 while the Tow/Haul mode is engaged. Can't see much difference! 
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Still some hesitating and hunting when driving at a constant speed, usually between 38-50 mph. Sometimes I still feel a shudder at times, overall it is much better, but I still have it lag, rev high and over rev when kicking in passing gear between 50-70 mph.
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I dropped it off for a whole day, after giving them an explanation of the problem and the part number of the torque converter. I had to pick it up after hours and all they did was updated the ECM. I got about 1/8 of a mile away and same ole shudder (if not worse than before). I'm going back tomorrow to have a little talk with the service manager. This is the third time I've gone in there and told them to do something specific and they fight me to get it done the right way. It's really sad that I know more with a little research than technicians that supposedly have licenses.
. I got about 1/8 of a mile away and same ole shudder (if not worse than before). I'm going back tomorrow to have a little talk with the service manager. This is the third time I've gone in there and told them to do something specific and they fight me to get it done the right way. It's really sad that I know more with a little research than technicians that supposedly have licenses.
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Sorry to say, but I have done the mods, but still shudder.
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Wow!!! You must have gotten the ONE transmission that was not built on a Friday!!!Almost 10k now and no problems with my SXT :smileup
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Hate to say it guys I have 14K on mine and have no problems either
Sorry
Andy
Sorry
Andy
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Nawwwwwwwwwwwwwww...................
Just consider yourself lucky! You've got a good one, enjoy!!!
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Overall mine is so much better and more responsive but every now and then it still feels like the engine is missing a beat.
On a smooth road ie, any expressway in Ohio...:chuckle: it feels perfect, but as soon as you get any dips or uneven surface it seems to be lumpy and it's not just the natural movement of the Nitro going over bumps, it definitely seems to hesitate. It's almost like the stability control kicks in for a split second and shuts down the motor...
On a smooth road ie, any expressway in Ohio...:chuckle: it feels perfect, but as soon as you get any dips or uneven surface it seems to be lumpy and it's not just the natural movement of the Nitro going over bumps, it definitely seems to hesitate. It's almost like the stability control kicks in for a split second and shuts down the motor...
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Got it back after the second trip to attempt to solve this problem. They replaced the torque converter this time and now it seems like it's even worse. I'm beginning to smell lemon.:i_rolleyes:
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