Lexus ES Torque Converter Issue

I had a similar issue with my ES, though it was a few years newer. Slipping, weird noises... the whole shebang. Was it happening consistently, or only under certain conditions? Did the error memory have anything else besides the converter fault?

It seems to be happening more when the engine is warm, especially under load, like going uphill. The error memory did have some other codes related to misfires, but I figured those were a consequence of the transmission problems. Did you find that converter failure was the culprit in your case?

Yep, converter failure was exactly what it was! Get it to a reputable workshop and have them diagnose it properly. Ignoring it will only cause more damage to your automatic gearbox. It's not cheap, but better to get it sorted sooner rather than later.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions! I took it to my local shop and they confirmed it was the torque converter and quoted me 2120€. It's a painful expense, but good to know it'll be running smoothly again.