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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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How do I now when the torque converter is slipping. Check engine light is on.
 
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What are the codes?

As far as how to tell when/if the torque converter is slipping, it is difficult since the transmission doesn't have an input speed sensor that could be compared with the output from the CKP sensor.
 
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The code is P1870.
 
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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check this out relating to p1870 http://www.gmtruckhq.com/drivetrain/...1870-1578.html
 
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