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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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Question Torque converter???

Question....what is it that causes the torque converter clutch to lock/unlock? Is it electronic? And if so, is there a way to disconnect it to prevent lockup to troubleshoot a problem? OK, so maybe I had more than one question....Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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It is controlled by the PCM. Just push the button on the end of your shifter. The OD off light will come on and it will be locked out until either you hit the button again or turn the truck off. It always defaults back to OD on when turning off the truck.

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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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So when OD is off, the torque converter is locked or unlocked? I hate getting confused like this...
 
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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OOOps my bad, I guess I should sleep every now and then. There is no way to eliminate the lock-out of the converter. It will still lock in 3rd with OD locked out.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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OK...that's kinda what I thought....thanks, though...
 
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