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Transmission symptoms included significant clunk when coming to a stop, like something hitting from behind. Initial diagnosis was torque converter failure, and had entire transmission replaced to gain warranty benefits. Problem persisted, and further work showing the wiring harness grounding periodically, confusing the computer and preventing proper shifting behavior, thus the clunking. Only took about 4 months...
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Transmission symptoms included significant clunk when coming to a stop, like something hitting from behind. Initial diagnosis was torque converter failure, and had entire transmission replaced to gain warranty benefits. Problem persisted, and further work showing the wiring harness grounding periodically, confusing the computer and preventing proper shifting behavior, thus the clunking. Only took about 4 months...
- Chris M., Opelika, US