Irregular transmission shifting and noises in 2008 Opel Captiva - possible torque converter lock-up clutch malfunction?

Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2011 Opel Antara. It turned out to be the automatic transmission converter that was faulty - just as you suspect. I actually noticed at the time that the gearbox was slipping and making irregular shifting noises. There was also a strange grinding noise when changing gear. The guys at my garage repaired the torque converter. They told me it was a serious problem, which unfortunately happens, but after the repair everything ran smoothly again. I haven't had any problems since, which is a relief. I hope this helps you. Good luck!

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Hi, really relieving to hear that you had the same problem and solved it. Do you happen to remember how much the whole thing cost you? And has anything else happened since the repair? So far everything seems to be running smoothly again, which makes me breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks a million for your help!

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Hello, yes, you said it, after the damage to the automatic gearbox converter was repaired in the workshop for around €2120, everything ran like clockwork again. It was certainly no small sum, but in the end the repair was worth it, considering how smoothly the car now drives. Since the mechanics repaired the malfunction of the torque converter lock-up clutch in my Opel Antara, I have miraculously had no further problems. So yes, everything has been running smoothly again since the repair and I can't complain. Hopefully you'll get everything under control again. Good luck again and no worries about the help!

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Hello, thank you for the information. It's a large sum, but if the car runs smoothly again afterwards, it's worth it. I will probably visit the mechanic and tackle the problem with the automatic gearbox converter. Your experience has given me courage, thank you again. I hope that my Captiva will run smoothly again after the repair and that I won't have any more problems. Thank you so much for all your tips and for sharing your experience! You have really helped me.

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