Hi, long story short, cam sensor error code,and torque converter clutch stuck off error code  >:(, told to change cam sensor as this may be throwing up gear box code, fitted new genuine cam sensor, no joy still getting torque converter error code  :(, and car going into limp mode   >:(, car is scrap value against another car part x at car sales places, so do I get hold of a auto box and fit, take the scrap value and trade it in, or bite the bullet altogether and scrap the car altogether  >:(, I think there is more to just changing the auto box as in, the ecu will not recognise the different box, any help and advice what to do here would be great :y

moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 19:42:

Hi, long story short, cam sensor error code,and torque converter clutch stuck off error code  >:(, told to change cam sensor as this may be throwing up gear box code, fitted new genuine cam sensor, no joy still getting torque converter error code  :(, and car going into limp mode   >:(, car is scrap value against another car part x at car sales places, so do I get hold of a auto box and fit, take the scrap value and trade it in, or bite the bullet altogether and scrap the car altogether  >:(, I think there is more to just changing the auto box as in, the ecu will not recognise the different box, any help and advice what to do here would be great :y

That`s all mate

What is the code?

Code is P1870 torque converter clutch stuck off
and P1871 not present DTC,

Other symptom is thumping into gears, always when free wheeling and slowing down, never thumps when accelerating and changing up, spanner light has never come on when the thumping has happened, only accelerating  puts the light on.

Thanks.

What's your location mate?

about 4 miles south of Durham City (Ferryhill)

moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 21:59:

about 4 miles south of Durham City (Ferryhill)

Update your profile & it'll appear by your user name  ;) ;)
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moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 21:59:

about 4 miles south of Durham City (Ferryhill)

If you go down the gearbox replacement route, I can have a good 'box complete with T/C delivered to you for about £100.  :y

Wow that is a good price  :y, but can this be fitted by me for instance? I am thinking swapping out I can probably do, but if you need a Tech2 then I am goosed  :-/

Thanks for the offer though.

moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 23:15:

Wow that is a good price  :y, but can this be fitted by me for instance? I am thinking swapping out I can probably do, but if you need a Tech2 then I am goosed  :-/ Thanks for the offer though.

Just straight swapout mate

Thanks, hmmm, seems a sin to scrap, for the sake of £100, and a bit of blood and sweat :y

Hard work and a bit awkward (really needs two people) but not really technical. ;)

im doing my auto box at the minute. :( the removal of the cats is a bit awkward,but the rest of it looks pretty straight forward imo  ;)

moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 23:37:

Thanks, hmmm, seems a sin to scrap, for the sake of £100, and a bit of blood and sweat :y

I just spent £1100 on getting another engine fitted so that I didn't have to scrap it and buy another car of indeterminate quality!

Fix it and enjoy it.

Jimac wrote on 24. Aug 2011 at 08:57:

moneyspider wrote on 23. Aug 2011 at 23:37: Thanks, hmmm, seems a sin to scrap, for the sake of £100, and a bit of blood and sweat :y I just spent £1100 on getting another engine fitted so that I didn't have to scrap it and buy another car of indeterminate quality! Fix it and enjoy it.

:o :o :o :o :o

I'm local-ish - could do the job for you if needed