lockup-mate is a torque converter clutch (TCC) lockup kit for your automatic transmission
lockup-mate is our entry level automated lockup kit. Where auto-mate works best in either DRIVE or SPORT mode of the transmission, lockup-mate works best in SPORT mode
$ 495
MITSUBISHI PAJERO NS-NX
Why should you install a TCC lock-up kit?
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Significantly reduced transmission temperatures, especially when towing
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Improved fuel efficiency
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Improved TCC operation if you have larger than standard tyres
The benefits of locking your TCC are well known when experiencing heavy load conditions such as towing (caravan, boat or horse float), climbing long steep-hills, or when driving in softer sand.
Transmission torque converter slippage not only results in excessive heat buildup, but also uses more fuel.
When enabled by the driver, lockup-mate AUTOMATICALLY:
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activates the TCC lock-up when the conditions are right; but more importantly, then disables it under conditions that would put excessive stress on the transmission
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then, re-locks it again when suitable
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In SPORT mode it enables lockup from 30kph+ (when the right gear is chosen) and 80kph+ when in DRIVE mode.
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automatically adjusts for low or high range 4WD
lockup-mate Features
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Adjustable sensitivity. Tune it to your vehicle's unique configuration or your driving preference.
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Choice of gear when lock-up will start [2nd-5th]. Default is 2nd gear.
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In SPORT mode, it will lockup whenever the conditions are suitable (from 2nd gear). In DRIVE mode, it will lockup above 80kph when the conditions are suitable.
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Mimics the A/T ECU's complex PWM activation method (ie, not just simple on/off PWM control)
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Uses the OBD2 port, but still allows you to connect and use your favourite OBD2 device without interference (eg, a ScanGauge, ELM327 bluetooth adaptor with Torque App, UltraGauge, head up display, etc)
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Reminds the driver to down-select a gear with a flashing LED, when the torque converter unlocks in SPORT mode
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AND, it means you don't need be an expert anymore to use a torque converter lock-up!
Why is lockup-mate different to other lockup kits?
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It is the only TCC lock-up kit available that avoids 'the quirk' Learn more about the quirk
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SafeLock™, which avoids locking the torque converter clutch under high slip conditions for maximum reliability
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Forgetting to unlock the torque converter clutch can result in potentially damaging stresses in the drivetrain. lockup-mate avoids this by connecting to you car's OBD2 port to read important vehicle parameters (such as pedal position, speed, gear, 4WD mode, and RPM). The micro-computer at the heart of lockup-mate uses an optimised algorithm to ensure the torque converter is only locked under the right conditions.
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It works in harmony with the car's internal digital communications network (CANBus) to read more information to optimise its operation.
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Safer, more reliable, more capable, and more accurate.
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Simpler DIY installation.
No other lockup kit available works like lockup-mate and auto-mate!
Take the worry away from using a torque converter lockup kit and return the protection normally provided by the transmission ECU, but with a better (and user adjustable) lockup algorithm!
Best of all, lockup-mate is affordable and will soon pay for itself in fuel savings if you tow heavy loads.