Torque-converter clutch Archives - Transmission Digest
Seeing the Forest AND the Trees

They say that the proverbial phrase “I couldn’t see the forest for the trees” means that a person or organization cannot see the big picture because it focuses too much on the details. I have seen this phrase used after days of diagnosing a transmission problem without resolve, yet the cause is staring you in

Problem-Free Pickup, Now This: Why?

This month I’m addressing the common complaint of intermittent and erratic torque-converter clutch cycling between 45-60 mph experienced in Dodge Cummins Diesel pick-ups from years 1998-2003. After 60 mph, the issue seems to go away. This has been a well-documented problem over the years with many bulletins published from the manufacturer.