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2000 Monte Carlo SS torque converter not locking

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Old November 14th, 2012, 9:20 AM
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Default 2000 Monte Carlo SS torque converter not locking

i have a 2000 monte ss on the highway cruising at about 70 75 the rpms are at about 32-3500 i dont feel or hear the torque converter lockup. what possible malfunctions could cause this.
Old November 15th, 2012, 1:46 PM
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you can hear the torque converter lock? bionic ears

hold the accelerator steady and very lightly tap the brake pedal watching your rpm, if it flares up for a second then it should be fine. other than that you'll need a scanner
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no it doesnt flare up stays at the same rpms
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ive also recently noticed it only shifting to 3 wont hit fourth even in the city
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have you checkced the fluid
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yes fluid level is good and the fluid looks good also not to dark. next week im going to change the tranny fluid and filter.
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