Galaxy Mk2 Automatic Gearbox Problem. Code 01192

[enderbyeddie]

Hello all, I am a new member, and have a problem with my 2001 2.3 petrol Galaxy. Well I checked the gearbox for codes and got 01192 mechanical fault. Which says torque converter clutch fault, which I assume is the lock up clutch. I was going to drop out the entire box, and replace with a used good one, but wonder if there is a better fix, an easier, and cheaper one I can do. The car runs OK when stone cold, but wants to keep driving, i.e. like the brakes are not so good, have to press harder than should do. (brakes fine) then when it gets hot, it loses its drive, does not want to move at all. I think this is fitted with a Jatco JF506E box, and I wonder really what tests I might be able to do myself? So as to actually find the fault. There are 3, I have in mind. 1. the torque itself. 2. the n92 solenoid, 3, the valve sleeve/valve body next to the manual valve, being worn. At the moment I have a lot of time, and not so much money, so any help would be very much appreciated. Eddie