What are the symptoms of a faulty automatic transmission torque converter?

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Tim
07/30/25 8:06am
Weak acceleration, rough gear shifting, and jerking during upshifts or downshifts. Below is a detailed introduction: Automatic Transmission: An automatic transmission is a gear-shifting device that can automatically change gears based on vehicle speed and engine RPM, as opposed to a manual transmission. Currently, there are four common types of automatic transmissions for vehicles: Hydraulic Automatic Transmission (AT), Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), and Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). Overview: The core function of an automatic transmission is to achieve automatic gear shifting. Automatic gear shifting means that while driving, the driver operates the accelerator pedal as needed, and the automatic transmission can automatically engage different gears based on engine load and vehicle operating conditions.
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