Transmission works fine for the first hour or sixty miles...


Transmission works fine for the first hour or sixty miles then the torque converter fails to lock up in forward or reverse. shut the car down let it cool off and it works fine again, it's not overheating. Mechanic's Assistant:...

Transmission works fine for the first hour or sixty miles then the torque converter fails to lock up in forward or reverse. shut the car down let it cool off and it works fine again, it's not overheating. Mechanic's Assistant: Do you have the torque specs? No it's a 6T45 Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your transmissions? 2011 Chevy Equinox Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Equinox yourself? What have you tried so far? I've serviced the fluids. made sure all levels were at the correct levels and fresh oil along with fresh trans fluid Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes trying to fix myself, no codes and no idiot lights

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Have you replaced the lock up solenoid yet? That would be the first step..

I have not, I try to search for the part on Autozone.com and not parts found for this car. That was my first guess too.It's funny that it works perfectly fine for the first hour or sixty miles it's like clock work lol
Automotive Expert
torq converters tend to act up when hot..I would start with the solenoid but its very likely the fix is going to be having the torq converter rebuilt or replaced

Thank you sir, didn't know if there was anything special about this transmission.
Automotive Expert
not really anything special

I appreciate your time sir, Have a wonderful day!
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Thank You

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