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Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 11, 2016 Anyone know where the torque converter clutch solenoid is at on a 2011 wrangler?? I got the p7040 code on it recently and it's telling me it's that and to test it but I have no idea where to find it or what it looks like Joined Dec 20, 2008 · 8,965 Posts
It's part of the valve body. This is additional info: The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated,
with the gear in D4, by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the vehicle speed and the Engine Control Module (ECM). Lock-up piston operation will then be controlled. When the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated, the torque converter lockup clutch will engage creating a 1 to 1 RPM ratio between the transmission input shaft and the rotational speed of the torque converter. There could be a problem with the valve body itself or the torque converter. You might still be covered under the Limited Powertrain Warranty for this problem. There might not be an easy solution. If you're still covered, meaning you haven't exceeded 5 yr./100k miles, have a dealer diagnose the
problem. If you're past it, a private trans. shop would be better than the dealer to take care of it. Some dealers send trans. work out to private shops. Good luck. Where is the torque converter clutch solenoid located?Positioned between the rear of the engine and the front of the transmission is the torque converter. The torque converter is responsible for transmitting the engine's torque and power to the transmission.
Can you replace a torque converter clutch solenoid?Replacing A Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
Whenever any of these fail, you will not be able to generate the necessary pressure in the torque converter to shift gears effectively. It is very common to replace all these parts when replacing a TCC solenoid. All of these parts can go out at the same time.
Can you drive without a torque converter clutch solenoid?The lack of converter clutch function will not harm anything, but will cost a bit of fuel economy due to the torque converter slippage. The vehicle will behave just as all automatic transmission cars did prior to development of the torque converter clutch some four decades ago.
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