some info on this code please.

[ThatShoGuy]

code p1744 has shown up i read somthing about it being tq converter related?

anyone know were i can find a converter and what do they cost if thats so.

 

[bad_4dr_sho]

Yea I had that code when my torque converter was on its way out. Does the car feel like it fighting you to get up to speed? A stock torque converter is like 250 bucks new. I dont know your finances but I'd tell you, to go through all that work to drop the tranny out of the car, you might want to spend the extra money to send the tranny out to get freshen up as well

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Yea I had that code when my torque converter was on its way out. Does the car feel like it fighting you to get up to speed? A stock torque converter is like 250 bucks new. I dont know your finances but I'd tell you, to go through all that work to drop the tranny out of the car, you might want to spend the extra money to send the tranny out to get freshen up as well

sad thing is the trans has 15k on it,also dont fight to get to speed i noticed the torque converter has trouble locking when cold but once warm it locks decent still notice it aint right.

 

[SHOZ123]

Don't bother with a stock converter. You can get properly rebuilt ones for under $150 aftermarket. Just be sure they are the dual clutch ones for a SHO.

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Don't bother with a stock converter. You can get properly rebuilt ones for under $150 aftermarket. Just be sure they are the dual clutch ones for a SHO.

so is this the issue converter on its way out?

should i worry that the car will stop drivin?

thanks

 

[SHOZ123]

Might be the solenoid. Is the converter locking up?

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Might be the solenoid. Is the converter locking up?

i feel it locking once it warms but still has issues like it don't like to stay locked, locks hard some times.

trans shifts fine all gears feel fine.

so idk

 

[SHOZ123]

Check the resistance of the solenoid. Should be 0.98-1.6 ohms.

With an ohm meter check between pin three and the transmission body. This connector is under the intake hose pointing up.

 

[ThatShoGuy]

its been so cold out i plan to get out and check this some time today.

what will this tell me? and do i it will the key on or anything?

Check the resistance of the solenoid. Should be 0.98-1.6 ohms.

With an ohm meter check between pin three and the transmission body. This connector is under the intake hose pointing up.

 

[Pro*banshee]

No! don't apply any power. Leave everything off.

 

[ThatShoGuy]

No! don't apply any power. Leave everything off.

ok just making sure.

 

[ThatShoGuy]

checked its .80ohms

 

[SHOZ123]

Sounds like you got "lucky" and it's the solenoid.

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Sounds like you got "lucky" and it's the solenoid.

how do i change it ? and were do i get one. wonder why it died i swear the guy that rebuilt it said he changed them.

 

[SHOZ123]

Here's a link for a how to.

http://taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=23328

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Here's a link for a how to.

http://taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=23328

man i dont have a tcca.com username:frantic:

 

[SHOZ123]

Time to sign up I guess

 

[ThatShoGuy]

Time to sign up I guess

so just to make sure, the tq will unlock and lock norm and hard and randomly go in and out of being locked when the solenoid is bad? dont the solenoid ether work or dont work?

thanks

 

[ThatShoGuy]

i was reading over that link you sent me, but i don't think its gonna help me i need something with pics. for help...

were can i find it in the ford service Manuel (pc version)

 

[SHOZ123]

Well can't say for sure. The .80 ohms you read is below spec. I would assume that that is what needs changed. Even if it isn't the TCC solenoid that is the source of the problem and the problem is the actual TC, the solenoid is bad.