Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Eagle Talon Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Converter Clutch Break-In Procedure (FWD Van With 4-Speed A/T)
- Torque converter clutch break-in procedure must be performed whenever NEW torque converter is installed or a different Transmission Control Module (TCM) is installed. If NEW torque converter is installed, procedure must be performed to break-in torque converter clutch to eliminate shudder during partial torque converter clutch application. If different TCM is installed, procedure must be performed to reset break-in procedure to the start of the break-in procedure.
- Connect scan tool to 16-pin data link connector, located below driver's side of instrument panel. Install cartridge in scan tool.
- Red and Green lights on scan tool will light up and then begin to flash. Wait until both lights stop flashing. Press No. 4 button (SELECT SYSTEM) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 2 button (TRANSMISSION) on scan tool keypad.
- Press No. 1 button on scan tool keypad. Wait for scan tool to perform the Bus Test, Initialize Test and Transmission Control Module Part Number Test before continuing.
- Press No. 5 button (ADJUSTMENTS) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 1 button (RESET LU CLUTCH) on scan tool keypad. Scan tool will display status of the LU clutch break-in procedure. The status will be displayed such as START, IN-PROGRESS or COMPLETE.
- If scan tool displays LU clutch break-in procedure status as START, no other action is required. Disconnect scan tool from 16-pin data link connector.
- If scan tool displays LU clutch break-in procedure as IN-PROGRESS or COMPLETE, press ENTER key to reset the break-in process. Scan tool will display RESET LU CLUTCH ARE YOU SURE?. Press ENTER key again to start break-in procedure. Once break-in procedure is completed, scan tool will display LU clutch break-in is reset to START. Disconnect scan tool from 16-pin data link connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.