Transmission is a most important component of Mercedes car, torque converter which is attached with transmission plays an important role. So when you face any problem in transmission, then immediately check the transmission, if got any problem in the torque converter then immediately do the repair for better drive.
2. You can diagnose the malfunctioned
torque converter of your Mercedes by
performing the simple test. So, first,
you have to start the car and let it idle
for a few minutes.
3. After that put your step on the gas
lightly for a few times and let it come
back to idle by pressing down the
brakes and then shift into drive.
4. During this period, if you listen to any
types of strange sounds from the car
such as the clicking or revving, then take
your car for inspection.
5. After that, you have to shift all
the gears including the reverse
and try to notice any of the
aforementioned signs again.
7. The needle bearing of the
Mercedes is generally used for
separating the stator,turbine,
impeller and converter housing.
Failed needle
bearings
8. If the needle bearing of the car
is damaged, then it will cause
the transmission to make
strange noises while driving.
9. The metal to metal contact between
the parts of the converter creates
metal chips which can pick up the
transmission and cycles around the
transmission.
10. Like the manual transmission car,
the Mercedes has clutches
throughout the transmission as well
as part of the torque converter
assembly.
Damaged torque converter clutch
11. When the torque converter of
your Mercedes is jammed from
locking up or burn from high heat
temperature, it can be damaged.
12. In general, it can also break down
under severe conditions. If the
clutches of the torque converter is
sucked, the car will stay in gear when
you try to stop it.
13. Solenoid torque
converter clutch
Thus, the torque converter clutch
solenoid is an electronic
component which can control the
amount of fluid which passed on
the torque converter clutch.
14. If the torque converter clutch
solenoid of your Mercedes is
malfunctioned, then too much to
too little fluid will be released and
cause abnormal fluid pressure.
15. When the solenoid torque converter
clutch of your Mercedes is damaged, then
it will cause engine stalling and poor fuel
economy.
16. The broken torque converter seal of
your Mercedes will generally allow the
fluid to leak out of the converter.
Broken torque converter
seals
17. Due to the broken converter seal, it will
cause a number of problems such as the
slippage, shifting and overheating
problems.
18. When you notice the broken torque
converter seal in
your Mercedes, try to inspect and
replace it on time.
19. If you neglect the issues of the
malfunctioned torque converter
of your Mercedes, it will cost
you more than the replacement
cost.
20. When you notice the problem and issues in
the torque converter, then replace them
on time for preventing the other damages.