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Can broken or chipped gear tooth cause clutch pressure or torque converter problem in AT trans?

Tiny
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  • 2003 ACURA TL
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I have 03 Acura TL type S.
Trans started slippin'.
I had a trans diagnostic performed on it whihc returned codes for Clutch Pressure loss and Torque converter issue.
There had been a manufacturer recall on these transmissions for heat-scoring of the 2nd gear, causing possible chips in the gear.
Could a chipped gear or heat-scored 2nd gear cause a loss of clutch-pressure or torque converter issue?
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 10:42 PM

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Tiny
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-If its slipping find out what's causing it-could be low and dirty fluid, shifting solenoid, valve body etc-Have the throttle and governor pressure tested
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 10:46 PM
Tiny
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So, the things recommended to check, could also be a cause of the Clutch Pressure Loss and Torque Converter problem?

Please advise, as they are trying to sell me a new trans, based upon these codes - but I also want to get to the cause, to get a real accurate idea of what is causing this.
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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You have a transmission problem
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 AT 8:41 PM

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