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1833 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:54 AM
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Replying to: nanc4 (Dec 22, 2008 9:17 pm) If you think that a sensor may be causing this issue I believe you should be able to purchase aOBD2 reader for approx 50.00$ since your vehicle is a "97" If you have a harbor freight near by you they would have a reader approx 50.00$ |
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I have only had this van a few months and the probelm started within a couple weeks. It was not possible to question the previous owner regarding this, and the van only has 76k miles on it. 2 shops have checked the computer and it turns ot NOT to be the speed sensor. The best they can figure, withiout opening it up on the bench, is that there is a loose clip that holds the clutches or gears in place . The clip breaks or comes loose allowing too much play between the gears (sliding back and forth?) I dont know but its okay as long as the van runs cool and the engine light doesnt come on. If the light comes on it starts to malfunction and soon I have to restart the van to get it to shift normally. That only works breifly, then it locks up in 3rd again (limp mode). It also works fine if I can get on the highway before it locks and dont slow below 50 mph. I'm pretty handy mechanically and wondered about R&R the tranny and open it myself. I dont have $2k for a new tranny and it jsut seems wrong to have to spend that kind of money on a vehicle with less than 70k on it. |
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Replying to: roro121 (Dec 22, 2008 9:37 pm) Just to clarify the vehicle is a 94 Chrysler t&c 2WD 3.8L Thanks!
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Replying to: roro121 (Jan 11, 2009 3:01 pm) Sorry, no simple answer because no simple problem.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 11, 2009 4:41 pm) There are an enormous number of reasons why your trans is in limp mode and this requires very careful step by step diagnosis. Aren't your mechanics hooked into ALLDATA? They give a very precise way of checking everything, from relays to TMC to overdrive switch to internal seal leaks to excessive clutch clearances. just to name a few possibilities here. Sorry, no simple answer because no simple problem. this sounds trivial but its a long shot at best check your connections at the speed sensors if they are loose they can create issues. as far as the shifting issue to me this sounds more like a computer malfunction than a trans issue. transmission shops are very easger to tell a costumer "oh your trans is malfunctiong" or some other excuse to talk you into getting big cash out of your wallet and ive seen it before. these shops should be able to pinpoint what is wrong with the trans with alldata. i have the software on my home computer (laptop) =( though that doesnt help you none. call as many shops as you can and get different opinions. |
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Replying to: rhtrans (Dec 18, 2008 4:04 pm) Please help!
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Replying to: schalmat (Dec 20, 2008 4:49 pm) |
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Replying to: roro121 (Jan 14, 2009 2:11 am)
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Replying to: roro121 (Jan 11, 2009 3:01 pm) |
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i have a 96 caravan with the 3 speed non electronic trany and started doing some grinding/rubbing noise and apears to be 2 gears at one time. seems to be stuck in 2nd gear all the time and then try and shift to other gears did this for a couple days and now stuck in second gear only no other gears at all including netral or park.when placed in park it does put the lock on but second gear is still engaged. Was wondering if i changed vavle body if that might fix it or is it done and requiring a new one? thanks |
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