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#1582 of 2067 Re: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (first posted months ago) [classic7] by livingproof

Feb 10, 2008 (8:47 am)

Replying to: classic7 (Jan 25, 2008 10:35 am)
I am sorry for your trouble. I have had a disaster with my 2002 Caravan. I am currently on my third transmission. The first went out at 51K miles, the second went out at 102K miles. What luck! Both were replaced by Dodge dealerships and both were remanufactured because there are so many failing they can't get their hands on a new one. The first under extended warranty, the second over $3,600 to me. I spoke with Dodge Corporate and they told me sorry and politely said go away.
 
Dodge junk. I am considering my first foreign vehicle.

#1583 of 2067 Re: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (first posted months ago) [livingproof] by shipo

Feb 10, 2008 (10:58 am)

Replying to: livingproof (Feb 10, 2008 8:47 am)
Yikes, what the heck are you doing to those transmissions?
 
I ask because while we did lose one in our Gen 3 DGC with (a 1998 model), that one lasted 109,000 miles, and my suspicion is that it failed due to incorrect fluid being put in (it worked perfectly before the transmission was serviced).
 
We also have a 2003 (with the same transmission that's in your 2002), and that one currently has 105,000 on it with nary a problem in spite of the fact that it is still running on the factory fluid and filter.
 
FWIW, if you've been having your transmissions serviced by non-dealers, the sad truth is that many-many service institutions believe that there is such a thing as universal transmission fluid. Nothing could be further from the truth, if you don't have ATF+4 as the exclusive fluid in your transmission, it is almost guaranteed to fail, period, full stop, the end.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#1584 of 2067 99 caravan transmission problem by jmangrum

Feb 09, 2008 (7:45 am)

last night i had the oil changed and later my tranny started to shift hard or not shift at all. i took it and had the following codes pulled up.
P0720-output speed sensor malfunction
P0732 gear 2 ratio incorrect
P0731 gear 1 ratio incorrect
P0700 transmissio control system malfunction
  could they have kncked somethig loose or do i just have a separate problem going on ? its a 3.0 with 100,000 miles on it. thanks jeff

#1585 of 2067 Re: 99 caravan transmission problem [jmangrum] by rhtrans

Feb 09, 2008 (5:04 pm)

Replying to: jmangrum (Feb 09, 2008 7:45 am)
It's possible somethin got knocked loose...the po720 code can cause all the other codes. But...that sensor is notorious for having problems and going out at any moment. Probably a coincidence...change the sensor, will probably take care of your issues.

#1586 of 2067 Re: 99 caravan transmission problem [rhtrans] by jmangrum

Feb 10, 2008 (6:35 am)

Replying to: rhtrans (Feb 09, 2008 5:04 pm)
i took a look at it testerday and the clip that holds the wire on thatsensor is gone. i fixed that and put the battery back on and the service engine light is off and the tansmission is working perfect. could the wire have been partially pulled out or did the computer just reset and the sensor will go out any way ? thanks

#1587 of 2067 Town Country whining noise after long drives by rancherat

Feb 17, 2008 (5:58 pm)

Has anyone had a problem with a whining noise from the transmission area after traveling on the interstate cruising at higher speeds 75/80. It will make this noise after you slow down and really hear it, its speed realated also. faster you go the faster the noise is after you start again. It will quit after you stop for a hour or so and not do it until I have traveled at a higher speed on the interstate. Very troubling. Its a 07 T&C LX. Thanks

#1588 of 2067 Re: Town Country whining noise after long drives [rancherat] by dadto3

Feb 19, 2008 (7:34 am)

Replying to: rancherat (Feb 17, 2008 5:58 pm)
I have the exact same problem, I believe. I have an '06 T&C and commute on the interstate daily. After I've driven about 45 minutes 75 mph, I come to a stop and have a whining noise that gets louder as I come to a stop. Then once I accelerate again, the whine continues. I took it to the local Chrysler dealer and was told it's a common noise in cold temperatures. However, I hear the noise whether it's 2 degrees or 42 degrees. I'm still under warranty, so plan to take it to another Chrysler dealer.

#1589 of 2067 Re: 1997 dodge grand caravan transmission problems????? [akam] by ladydriver4

Feb 29, 2008 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: akam (Sep 14, 2005 12:09 pm)
this site has a list of the best transmission shops by area:
 
http://www.myprimebuyersguide.com/listings/auto/transmission-repair/santa-clara/- mountain-view.html
 
its also helpful because it has background write-ups on each company to help you choose a good transmission shop for your needs...hope it helps!

#1590 of 2067 1999 Plymouth Voyager Transmission problems???? by 99voyager

Mar 03, 2008 (10:23 pm)

I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager 2.4L with the 3 speed 31TH transmission. It has 132,000 miles on it but around 128,000 miles the tranny began having what felt like a short slip from 2nd to 3rd. It only happened occasionly on the highway. Well I had it flushed and filter changed also adding lucas transmission additive for high mileage transmissions. The trans seemed to be fine for awhile then around 130,000 miles a whining sound with the smell of trans fluid began. I checked for leaks but found none so my guess was it was overheating the transmission. Shortly after it lost any shifting into 3rd gear at that time we turned around and headed back home half way there it kept sliding in and out of gears droppingus down to 20 MPH now the trans will shift into first some times and other times barely. PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP I NEED TO GET THISS PROBLEM SOLVED IS IT SIMPLE OR LARGE? I have rebuilt transmissions before but never on a dodge. I have done one GM and three Ford but all have been manuals please let me know if you can help me with this problem.
 
Thanks Guys.

#1591 of 2067 Re: Town Country whining noise after long drives [dadto3] by mckcrich

Mar 05, 2008 (9:28 am)

Replying to: dadto3 (Feb 19, 2008 7:34 am)
You may want to check the level of your power steering fluid. I had a similar whining noise on my 2005 TC with about 42,000 miles on it. The noise changed as engine RPM changed. I found my power steering reservoir to be a little low ( it was at the bottom of the ok range). I filled the reservoir with ATF+4 fluid up to the top of that range and my whine issue is gone. Make sure you use ATF+4 and not power steering fluid. There have been several people that have reported having issues with a leaking seal in the rack and pinion and the dealer wanting $800 to change the rack and pinion. It seems to be somewhat wide spread. When I checked the level of the fluid I found that someone had painted a blue line on the reservoir which was near the upper end of the ok range. I’m guessing my dealer noted the level of my fluid during one of my oil changes because they know there is an issue with seal leaks. Hope this helps.

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