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Question posted by hooterdchoi on April 9th, 2013

Can A Bad Torque Converter Make Engine Not Start After Reaching Operating Temp?

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Request from hooterdchoi on April 11th, 2013 8:44 AM
I put in new crankshaft sensor. Im going to check cam sensor since they run hand in hand. I shrink wrapped or coil wrapped all electrical after i checked and cleared all wires from exposer. No check engine light. Gona check TPS as well. My torque converter did just went out. Cant wait to fix that one.lol.

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on April 10th, 2013 8:32 PM

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A bad torque converter would have nothing to do with your vehicle not starting when warmed up. It's probably an electrical problem. Something is heating up and not working correctly. Maybe the crank or cam position sensor is on the way out or possibly heat soak causing your starter to turn slowly.

It could also be a leaky fuel injector. Try holding the gas pedal to the floor the next time it won't start. If it starts, you probably have a leaky fuel injector flooding the vehicle when it's not running.

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