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Mitsubishi Galant TCC Problem? Q. My 1995 Mitsubishi Galant S car with automatic transmission vibrates at slow speeds and when in idle. I took it to the dealer for a diagnostic and they claimed it was the torque converter locking up and to replace it would cost $1,400.00. Do you think this is the cause? I don't believe it would make sense to fix it if this is what its going to cost me. Any help on this problem is appreciated. Thanks, William

A. When a Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid is stuck, it would cause the torque converter clutch to remain engaged. So when you came to a stop, the car would shudder and stall. If the car is vibrating, and not stalling, I would think looking for another cause is a good idea. I think this is more of an engine performance problem than a transmission problem.