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Replying to: tom166 (Dec 09, 2007 5:46 pm) The total operation of any vehicle is subjective in nature which would result in differences of opinion. You may bug them until they fix it, but I'm warning you, I was already told by the dealership that they can't do anything more than what the sofware update did. I have my CAMVAP hearing on next Monday. I'll let you know what the arbitrator had to say.
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Replying to: chdabren (Nov 28, 2007 3:42 pm) It might be mentioned that a lot of owners use a 7-pin to 5-pin adapters when towing their boats on trailers with brakes. These trailers typically handle no more than 3,000 pounds. That said, I still wouldn't recommend a T&C for towing a boat. Since AWD is no longer an option (after Sto 'n Go was introduced), one shouldn't count on front wheel drive to pull a boat out of a public access going uphill on a wet ramp. |
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Our 2001 T & C has aprox 75,000 miles. This past week we had the AT Fluid changed for the first time using the Chrysler recommended product spec. Immediately afterwards the Van "jerks" when slowing down to around 28 mph after being in the 4th Gear at about 40 mph. We never had this problem before. What might have caused this problem to suddenly start and is there an adjustment to the AT that could correct without a major tear-down/ repair?
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Replying to: jrakers007 (Dec 17, 2007 12:09 pm) Be nervous, be very nervous. Your transmission does NOT call for a fluid service of any kind, regardless of mileage (unless you're towing, I think). A few questions spring to mind: - What caused you to opt for this service in the first place? - Why did you opt for a "flush" instead of a pan drop, filter replacement, and top-off type of service? - While your transmission may well have been refilled with ATF+4, what was it flushed with? - Who did the work, a dealer, a Jiffy Boob, an Indy shop? I'm thinking that the first thing that I'd do would be to swap out the filter and top the transmission off again. Drive it a few thousand miles, pump out as much fluid as you can and top it off once again. Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: ericbenwa (Dec 12, 2007 2:38 am)
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Replying to: tom166 (Dec 19, 2007 8:17 am) |
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Replying to: ericbenwa (Dec 19, 2007 1:57 pm) |
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Replying to: ericbenwa (Dec 19, 2007 1:57 pm)
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Replying to: issy (Dec 21, 2007 4:47 am) 1) It is true that the 41TE transmission in late model minivans need to learn and adapt to the driving style of the main driver, in fact, this has been true since that transmission was first brought out nearly twenty years ago. That said, due to the nature of the heavier duty clutch material that is used in the 2007 and later transmissions, it seems that they take longer to adapt to the driver, even after the firmware has been upgraded. 2) Honda has had a significant issue with their transmissions as well (some say they've been corrected, some say otherwise), so if you're going to buy Honda, be prepared to deal with tranny problems as well. FWIW, every Odyssey in our neighborhood (all three of them) has required a new transmission, one of them twice (and the second one wasn't covered under the secret extended warranty, that was an ouch to the tune of $4,500). Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: issy (Dec 21, 2007 4:47 am) buying a honda may not be the answer but it probably would be better to buy from a company in better financial shape that can afford to stand behind their products. Best regards Brokenspoke
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