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Definite signs you need a new trans / torque converter? 03 glycol related

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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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Definite signs you need a new trans / torque converter? 03 glycol related

I had an 03 e55 with the bad valeo radiator. I noticed some slight vibrating/shuddering at low RPM's and had a shop do the conductor plate, new radiator, complete flush, new electrical connector prone to leaking, etc. about 2 years ago. The car hasn't necessarily felt perfect since but I still beat on it/drove it daily.

This week i am getting error codes P2502 and P220A and P2069 and P2066 and the car will stay in 2nd gear until i get home. After a few hours of resting it can drive fine again for about 30 minutes but then does the same thing again.

My indy shop says there is no fluid leaking or fluid on the TCM under the passenger footwell.

Is it worth doing ANOTHER conductor plate? Is it finally my torque converter? Is it finally my trans? I see tons of posts but none exactly in the situation im in.

A new conductor plate and complete flush is $750 I dont really want to do that and then hear I also need a trans haha
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 11:54 AM
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I'd try another filter/fluid flush first.
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 11:56 AM
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At least make sure the fluid level is correct
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Remember a drain and filter change leaves two thirds of the old fluid in the transmission. I would flush the system and change the filter.
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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 10:48 AM
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ok. guess I'll get a fluid and filter change before I sell this thing
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