Hey all,
I've got the dreaded torque converter stuck in the on/off position code and reset it with a cheap handheld scanner. It came back in a few weeks and I couldn't reset it because it was throwing the code from the transmission so I got a shop to do it. It has now come back a week later so I know there's an issue. I have no tranny slippage whatsoever. I do occasionally, and ever so slightly, feel the downshift from 2-1 when coming to a hard stop but I'm told that's normal.
I'm contemplating the Level 10 upgraded torque converter and have a good tranny shop that will do the labor inexpensively. I used them to do a tranny in my S8 and they specialize in Audi's and do enough that the rates a very reasonable. Is there any reason I should hold off, other procedures I should try or any concerns I'm overlooking before pulling the trigger? I'm a bit annoyed because the last owner said they had no CELs ever and I got the purge valve and torque converter valves during the first week of ownership. I fixed the purge valve easily, but this one will cost a bit more. Thoughts?