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V4AW3 torque converter lockup (manual override)
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:56 pm
by pjb
Does anyone know whether it's possible to lockup the torque converter in 1st gear?
Transmission is V4AW3 from an '94 NJ 3.5 DOHC.
Re: V4AW3 torque converter lockup (manual override)
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:11 pm
by ONOescudo
I have the same vehicle and have been told we don’t have a “lock up” type torque converter. The tiptronic may do.
Cheers MIKE.
Re: V4AW3 torque converter lockup (manual override)
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:44 am
by pjb
I pretty sure the box locks up in 4th and 3rd. Not sure about second, and I have my doubts about 1st. But you never know!
If it will lock up in 1st, then I was thinking of putting a momentary push-button on the shift lever near the overdrive button. Then when approaching a steep descent, press and hold the button for extra engine braking...
Re: V4AW3 torque converter lockup (manual override)
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:05 am
by pjb
Update: locks up in 2nd too.