So I'm new to wheeling with an automatic. I see there are write ups for torque converter switches, but why would you need one? It seems like this would cause damage to the converter and also cause the vehicle to stall when your stopped? So why would I need one?
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Why have a torque converter switch?
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Does your trans even have electric lock up?
benw1
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You would need one if you wanted to have manual control over the torque converter lockup.
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Hill descent. Lock it in first then flip the switch to lock the converter and you will come down a hill like a manual trans.
Yeh its an aw4.
billulsund
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I've done that mod to my Jeep and the only time I use it is when I am on the freeway. It helps my MPG to keep it locked while driving on the freeway. You can also use it for steep descents.
That's what I was thinking. :awesomework:
Mine does that with just my manual valve body.
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The aw4 is controlled by solenoids. There are 2 that control shifting and one that locks the converter. Controlling those solenoids is as close to a manual valvebody as it gets for this series of trans that I'm aware of.
