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CONV Shudder (35-41 MPH) or Harsh Engage

Symptom:
* CONV SHUDDER (35-41MPH) OR HARSH ENGAGE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
FAILED (BURNT) OIL
TCM SOFTWARE NOT UP TO DATE - CHECK FOR LATEST TSB
TORQUE CONVERTER DISC FAILURE (SLIPS IN FEMCC, ALSO SETS CODE P0740
WORN PUMP BUSHING (SLIPS IN FEMCC, ALSO SETS CODE P0740)

Repair Instructions:
FAILED (BURNT) OIL
Replace Transaxle Oil and Filter.
Perform Transaxle 41 TE/AE Verification TEST VER-1A

TCM SOFTWARE NOT UP TO DATE - CHECK FOR LATEST TSB
Reflash TCM to latest software.
Perform Transaxle 41 TE/AE Verification TEST VER-1A

TORQUE CONVERTER DISC FAILURE (SLIPS IN FEMCC, ALSO SETS CODE P0740
Replace Torque Converter.
Perform Transaxle 41 TE/AE Verification TEST VER-1A

WORN PUMP BUSHING (SLIPS IN FEMCC, ALSO SETS CODE P0740)
Replace Front Pump and Torque Converter.
Perform Transaxle 41 TE/AE Verification TEST VER-1A