code p0733 incorrect 3rd gear ratio

[OldNuc]

The p1406 is a pintle position error when checked against the learned value.

Clean the socket and plug carefully with CRC QD-Electronic Connector cleaner and then carefully inspect the plug to verify each individual connector is at the same depth. Then reset the code and see what happens.

Clean the EGR valve itself carefully.

With a warmed up engine, remove EGR and the n restart engine to purge carbon from system. Engine will rev to 4000 RPM. Shut it off and replace valve.

Install one of these gaskets. http://www.sherco-auto.com/klean.htm You can usually find these at your local parts store. This will help keep the crud out of the valve.

Need more info on the slam. What gear, cold/hot, light acceleration or hard acceleration, A/C on/off.

[edmonpierre]

how are you doing oldnuc ? i was going to pm you but you were not logged in .the slam happens every time i drive the car past 42 miles/hour . i tried to do a count and i think it happens while shifting to the four gear . about the egr valve , i had removed it , cleaned it really well with carburator cleaner before i re-installed it . but i re-used the old gasket . so i'm going to replace the gasket with a new one and clean the socket and plug with the crc qd- electronic cleaner like you suggested . thanks oldnuc !

[OU812]

Originally Posted by edmonpierre

hello guys . let me start by thanking everybody on this board for their help . i'm and will forever be greatfull to all of you . my car is a working progress and , because of the advice that i got on this forum , i've achieved so much . so far i fixed that incorrect 3rd gear ratio issue that i had with the car , and , replaced my water pump . the car drives sooooooo much better now . but it seems that my work is far from done as i now face two more issues : one check light ( code p1406 ) and , the car slams when i get to about 42 miles an hour . i removed and cleaned the egr valve . but that didn't work , because the same code came back about two or three days later . so here i'm again , asking for all your advices. i'm not sure about how to fix that slam problem . i feel like i'm really close to get my car running like a saturn should . so everybody , once again i need you to please come to my rescue . thanks in advance for all the great advices .

Edmon

What exactly did you do to fix your 3rd gear problem?