I just got this code today, but I've only owned the truck for a week. It does kind of lag at the start off the line, like its jumping to 2nd immediately, but not when I shift to 1st manually. Is this all related? What parts do I need? Will it be expensive in labor? Is it bad to drive it more?

Any help is greatly appreciated

 

Governor pressure solenoid. I think you got a good answer for this one in the General Forum.

 

I don't know if this issue is similar but my '98 Ram would pop a P1763 hi gov psi when I would tow thru mountains. Turned out to be a software deal a fixed by a TSB to reflash PCM ($75). BUT I could get my tranny back to happy on the road by disconnecting the negative battery cable for a couple minutes to clear the code. Everything worked normal until I towed the "big hills" again. Not saying your sensors aren't bad, just hate to see you go thru $'s and time if you can "fix" it easy. Bear in mind a psi code and sensor code are different animals, but if your light goes out and stays out you are golden.

 

I will try that but is there any danger in doing it?

 

I tried it, the first time it shifted right, 1st, 2nd, and so on, but the subsequent times it once again quickly shifted to 3rd right off the line. The light is off now, when will it come back on?

 

Nope. Your trip odometer will go back to zero and start over. You will have to reset your clock, and sometimes you radio presets (rarely happens if you don't leave it unhooked longer than five minutes).

 

If your sensor is indeed bad the PCM will monitor things and you will pop the code once again. Sometimes you have to drive them for 10 - 20 miles to get a reset.

 

Will it still show up if I get it plugged into a computer at a shop?

 

If you don't have a Haynes manual I very much recommend you get one. I have one and I also bought the factory manuals (they are pricey). I don't know your skill/knowledge level, but the Haynes manual will walk you through most DIY deals. A trip to Harbor Freight for a code scanner (about $35) is also something I recommend. These two things alone just might save you from getting burned if you have to take your truck in to get repaired. You will at least have a bit of a base to go from. They will also give you the confidence to tackle some things yourself. Plus you have this great site.

 

Well I'm 16, this is my first 'real' truck, so I'm pretty new at this stuff