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1833 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:54 AM
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I purchased a 2002 Voyager with 102,000 miles. When I purchase it was running great. Took it to have trans filter and fluids changed. Now the van seems to have problem when down shifting in the 25 - 30 mph range. Still runs good on highway. Problem only occurs when slowing down. The car bucks or seems to down shift real hard. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: khz (Jul 24, 2007 3:23 pm) 1) Why did you have the fluid replaced? IIRC, the 2002 uses a lifetime fill of ATF+4 transmission fluid. 2) Who did the work on the transmission? Many places claim to have some magic elixir that will magically change Dextron transmission fluid into ATF+4. It won't. So, unless you took it to a dealer, you may well have the wrong fluid in the transmission. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 24, 2007 3:35 pm) Thanks for your assistance.
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Replying to: khz (Jul 24, 2007 3:53 pm) I suppose the first thing I would do in your shoes would be to get your mechanic to spell out exactly what the "Proper fluid" is for your transmission. If he says anything other than Mopar ATF+4, then you have a problem. If he does give you the correct answer, go to a dealership and pay them to reset the TCM. That may or may not solve your problem. Keep us posted. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 24, 2007 5:34 pm) Thanks again for all the comments.
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Replying to: khz (Jul 25, 2007 7:38 am)  Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 25, 2007 8:07 am) Just be aware that it might (and probably will, at some point) leave you stranded, so be prepared for that and take it as it comes.  I find it hard to swallow that it just "appeared" after a service, but stranger things have happened.
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Replying to: xwesx (Jul 25, 2007 9:26 am) Does the debri, sound accurate? I'm not that familiar with tranmissions. Thanks,
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Replying to: napagirl (Jul 21, 2007 10:41 pm) |
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Replying to: khz (Jul 25, 2007 12:27 pm) What is causing the "sticking" though? Is it debris? Friction? Improper fluid? Tough to say, but I would think debris would be the least likely problem, as that would tend to cause a blockage altogether or would at least be less consistent than the other two. But, debris and/or friction could be addressed by flushing the transmission with a solvent. A shop would actually have to hook the vehicle up to a machine that cycles the fluid through to replace all the current fluid, clean the internal components of the transmission, and then install all new fluid. Not sure how much it would cost, but I would guess perhaps $500. No guarantee, of course, that it would fix the problem. If it is the fluid causing the problem then get it out as soon as possible! As for when it might strand you.... anyone's guess. It all depends on what is wrong and how much damage it is causing. It will probably get worse before it gives up altogether, though. |
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