Arrow78
11/30/2007 10:17:02 AM
Hello all,
I have a P039 code, on a 1994 Seville SLS which, according to the manual is a torque converter clutch not shifting. I have checked the tranny, and it is good on fluid, but I am going to change it. I was hoping to find out; 1st Is this a major problem? Because the tranny shifts just fine, and I have no shudders, or problems of any kind with it operating properly. 2nd I have a bit of a rattle when going over bumps, but it seems to be a strut/tie rod rattle not a tranny, but just trying to cover all bases; are these related or not. And finally, how much time would I have on this before it becomes a major problem, if it would. Like I say, the tranny seems to shift just fine, but, it is throwing the code. Thanks for the advice.
slowroll
11/30/2007 5:34:59 PM
P039 can be caused several different things, best to take to shop.
Rattle - check front stabilizer links.
Stealth
11/30/2007 7:49:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: Arrow78
Hello all,
I have a P039 code, on a 1994 Seville SLS which, according to the manual is a torque converter clutch not shifting. I have checked the tranny, and it is good on fluid, but I am going to change it. I was hoping to find out; 1st Is this a major problem? Because the tranny shifts just fine, and I have no shudders, or problems of any kind with it operating properly. 2nd I have a bit of a rattle when going over bumps, but it seems to be a strut/tie rod rattle not a tranny, but just trying to cover all bases; are these related or not. And finally, how much time would I have on this before it becomes a major problem, if it would. Like I say, the tranny seems to shift just fine, but, it is throwing the code. Thanks for the advice.
i would heed the advice of
slowroll .. find out what it is.
to drive it until it becomes a problem beyond a code can be both expensive and dangerous.
after you know what it is, you can decide if it is an irritation or a serious issue that needs taking care.
G.A.R.Y.
12/1/2007 5:40:53 AM
Allen
Also check related threads at the end of these posts..................
Arrow78
12/5/2007 9:01:38 PM
Hello All,
Thanks so much for the info. I love this car, and want to keep it going for a number of years to come. Allen.
