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#1319 of 1833 95 Dodge Caravan AT problem by tpfitz07 Mar 21, 2007 (2:07 am)
I have a 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3L engine. The engine has nearly 300,000 miles on it. Last night, I lost complete use of every gear in the automatic transmission except "L" gear. Needless to say, I had a longer than expected drive home. In your opinion, is the transmission seen its last day? Or, could I have someone possibly repair it? The van is worth maybe $750 at this point. Thanks for the advice. Replies to this message: shipo (Mar 23, 2007 7:01 pm)
#1320 of 1833 Re: 95 Dodge Caravan AT problem [tpfitz07] by shipo Mar 23, 2007 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: tpfitz07 (Mar 21, 2007 2:07 am) Hmmm, tough call. At 300,000 miles the van certainly doesn't owe you anything, that said, if the rest of the vehicle is in good shape putting a rebuilt tranny in it might be less expensive than buying another car of similar capabilities.   Best Regards, Shipo
#1321 of 1833 2007 Grand Caravan SXT Rough Shift by manipulators Mar 27, 2007 (7:31 am)
My 2007 Grand Caravan SXT has a rough downshift just as you are about to stop, 3-5 mph. Also sometimes there is a rough upshift around 8-10 mph, especially on an incline.   Dealer says no service bulletins or computer codes.   Anyone else having these issues? Replies to this message: tmanhardt (Apr 19, 2007 8:02 am) tmanhardt (Apr 25, 2007 10:08 am) winston861 (Apr 25, 2007 12:43 pm)
#1322 of 1833 Tough call.... by fezo Mar 30, 2007 (5:26 pm)
I'm with Shipo on that. Normally at 300K I'd consider it done but heck, you've had the van for a long time and if you're confident it has even another 59K in it with a new tranny it's loads cheaper than another van!   Of course I replaced an Ody after 118K so what do I know?
#1323 of 1833 2000 Voyager transmission issue by brent10 Apr 08, 2007 (7:47 am)
I have a 2000 voyager with approx 140,000 miles, with really no problems up until now. This vehicle is a daily driver mostly highway and service on a regular basis. I left the van at the airport for a week and the weather was very cold. After starting the van I noticed there was a slipping problem for a few minutes, I really did not allow time for van to warm up. After a few minutes and driving around the airport a couple of times had no problems on the 80 mile trip home. Has anyone been thru this before and it is the beginning of a failure and are there any short term fixes, I can't really afford a new transmission in this vehicle. Thanks for you help in advance Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Apr 09, 2007 3:44 pm)
#1324 of 1833 Re: 2000 Voyager transmission issue [brent10] by masterpaul1 Apr 09, 2007 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: brent10 (Apr 08, 2007 7:47 am) A week outside in cold weather, with out being started, is a long time. What you discribed sounds normal, after a long sleep outside in cold weather. Allow the van to run for a few minutes to allow all of the moving parts and fluid to circulate through the engine and trans. before driving. We have an 01 DGC EX and It sat in the garage in cold weather for a few days. The van started, but not as fast as it would after sitting for a day. I also, noticed it was running a little rough at start up. I let it idle for a few minutes and no problems.
#1325 of 1833 Re: 2007 Grand Caravan SXT Rough Shift [manipulators] by tmanhardt Apr 19, 2007 (8:02 am)
Replying to: manipulators (Mar 27, 2007 7:31 am) My van is doing the EXACT same thing. It has 3000 mile on it and has done it after having it about a week. I bought it in Fenruary. It has been like pulling teeth to even get the dealer to recognize it. They say that they have to contact Chrysler about it. I think it is the blow you off routine. I'm following up with them today. One technician I talked to at the dealer told me that in the early 2007 models, Chrysler put a lower pressure Transmission pump in to improve fuel economy at idle while in gear. He said if my van is one of those (my van was manufactured in 9/06), they would have to pull the transmission out of the vehicle and replace with the appropriate part. LONG PROCESS!   Keep you posted! Replies to this message: tmanhardt (Apr 25, 2007 10:08 am) winston861 (Apr 25, 2007 12:43 pm)
#1326 of 1833 Not shifting by aubreyd Apr 19, 2007 (6:56 pm)
My son has a 92 caravan that we recently replaced the transaxle in. We took it to a shop to have the computer reprogramed but for some reason it will only shift to 2nd gear.We where told that for some reason the tranny isn't getting the signal to shift but all the wiring seems to check out fine.any ideas? Could it possibly a vacumm problem?
#1327 of 1833 Re: Tranny problem? [georgetran] by jayz1 Apr 19, 2007 (11:33 pm)
Replying to: georgetran (Jul 30, 2000 12:50 am) yep sounds like it!!!! to all and every body out there,i have a reliable solution,mor for a master mechanic,but im doing this conversion now. i found an 89 thru 91 2.2l 4 clynder turbo ,with a 5 speed (MANUAL) TRANS.. of the 555 model designation.this 555 trans is supposed to be a heavy duty trans (drag racers use it in the cars). now i have a 94 voyager, 3.0 l 3-speed tranny,the origonal trans went after,127,00 miles, found a used trans from a 90 caravn , put 60,000 miles on it and its ready to blow out again!!! aghhh!!! so im converting to a turbo 4 clynder and a hd 5 speed manl.trans!! at least u can get a clutch job done for cheaper than an automatic these days!!!! so now i am installing the shifter,pedals, and cables and wiring to convert it to a man. trans!!! by my self of course,and the whole parts van cost me 250.00!! but they are rare to find,i got lucky and found minein a bone yard. good bye automatic,hellow man trans and reliabilty!!!!!and the funny thing is... u can get hot rod parts for the motor and heavy duty cluth stuff for this settup!!! so u can have a reliable,and damm fast caravan!!!! lol!!! this only works with the first and second generation vans!! but i would have to research,if they have a man. trans on the newer vans (gen 3 vans) they do offer the 2.4l motor in the newer ones,and yes the turbo for a neon srt-4 or a turbo pt cruiser should bolt right in,with some tech. support and a little time and work!! (maybe a neon 5- speed from a srt 4-would work???) well thell me what do u think???? jay!!!! reach me at fracker_lover03yahoo.com!!!! i work as a chrysler tech, i like this conversion idea,i hope to keep every body posted on the results of this!!!

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