97 Transmission Studder - Error Code P1744

[MKE]

I have a 1997 Continental with 214,000 miles. Recently, I came to a stop at a T in the road, the motor running, the car would not move. After a few seconds it began to move again. I drove an additional 3 miles. I had a DTC P1744 (Torque Converter Clutch error). I checked with the local parts house, they suggested Lucus Transmission Fix and Dr. Transmission Shudder Fix.

I added both products (I change the transmission oil & filter every 25,000). I have run the car for 5,000 miles since. No DTC codes. No other problem except for a shudder shifting between 3rd & 4th. It shifts at 20 mph, 35, 55 & a hard shaking shift again at 56.

I have not drained the torque converter with each oil change. Is that causing the problem? Do I have a torque converter problem? Do I have a PCM problem? Do I have a TCC problem?

I will appreciate any help I can get.

 

[582Boat]

Transmission Shudder

I have a 1997 Continental with 214,000 miles. Recently, I came to a stop at a T in the road, the motor running, the car would not move. After a few seconds it began to move again. I drove an additional 3 miles. I had a DTC P1744 (Torque Converter Clutch error). I checked with the local parts house, they suggested Lucus Transmission Fix and Dr. Transmission Shudder Fix.

I added both products (I change the transmission oil & filter every 25,000). I have run the car for 5,000 miles since. No DTC codes. No other problem except for a shudder shifting between 3rd & 4th. It shifts at 20 mph, 35, 55 & a hard shaking shift again at 56.

I have not drained the torque converter with each oil change. Is that causing the problem? Do I have a torque converter problem? Do I have a PCM problem? Do I have a TCC problem?

I am not familar with this code, but to explain, my 1996 Old's Achevia does the same thing and they tell me it is the torque converter. But now my 1996 MK VIII seems to be starting the same symptoms, it shudders slightly between 20-35 mph, if I find the problem I will respond again. How did you make out. 582boat tiossip@verizon.net

 

[Frogman]

You like spam, don't you boat guy...