2002 LS V8 - P1565, P0316, P0732 and P0840

[meechmouse]

Hello, LVC! About 2 weeks ago, I was pulling up to a stop light when I heard/felt a "thunk" into 1st gear. I thought it sounded odd but no warning lights, etc. When I pulled off, it was like I was riding the clutch on a 5-speed. I kept steady pressure on the accelerator and it shifted into 2nd gear after the RPMs shot up. Third was rough but a little better. After 3rd, it's shifting smoothly. Then after stopping at another light, when it slammed into 1st, the infamous "E" showed up. I had to drive up some to pull over and when I pressed the accelerator, the problem seemed to go away. I pulled over, shut the car off and waited a bit. I started the car, the "E" was gone and it was shifting like crap - UNTIL THE "E" showed up again! So...I took the car to a transmission shop here in town and he codes pulled were:

P1565, P0316, P0732 and P0840

I had the solenoid, spring and bore-something replaced 100k miles ago. I've looked everywhere online and can't find a concrete solution. After reading all of the info I could find on the web, I am wondering if anyone can tell me, collectively, what the issue may be? I know what each of the codes mean - I need to know what could cause all of the codes to occur at the same time.

I may be crazy, but I seem to think that it's not the transmission, but the clockspring. I have a Code 32 on my airbag (clockspring issue I'll bet) and the wiring under the seat is intact from what I can see. I do NOT want to have anyone else pull my transmission until I have a clear understanding of what needs to be done and why. I know the 0316 is a misfire at <1000 rpms.

Any thoughts?

 

[joegr]

Yes, you are crazy if you think the clockspring is the source of any of your transmission problems.

P1565 - This is probably the clockspring, but it's only stopping your cruise control.

P0316 - When is the last time you replaced all the COPs and spark plugs? This could cause other unexpected problems.

P0732 - Could be serious internal transmission problems, or could be a result of the code below

P0840 - Transmission fluid pressure sensor is bad, or the wiring to it is bad, or the fluid pressure is way out of range.

 

[RigsLS]

Just add one or two mothballs to the tank on your next fill-up, problems should go away by itself soon thereafter.

... and remember to ask for a "flatdeck" the LS can NOT be towed from the front.

 

[meechmouse]

Just add one or two mothballs to the tank on your next fill-up, problems should go away by itself soon thereafter.

... and remember to ask for a "flatdeck" the LS can NOT be towed from the front.

So I am trying to figure out if you're serious or not... Until I know, I'll refrain from responding. Are you serious - or delirious?!?

 

[Hawk03]

There is a ignore function where you can ignore posts from people, I suggest trying that. Its in your user profile section. It makes the forum a better place.