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1833 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:54 AM

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#1757 of 1833 Re: T&C jerks when downshifting [dwsqrd] by hugefire Mar 26, 2009 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: dwsqrd (Mar 10, 2009 9:54 pm) If you search this forum for the problem, you will see that it's not uncommon, and usually occurs after a transmission fluid change. For some reason, the Transmission Control Module (TCM) senses a loss of prime in the transmission and the problem shows up. I have an 03 T&C and it was doing the same thing, although it had been 6 months since I had the trans serviced. Took it to local AAMCO and they cleared a "battery disconnect" code and then reset the TCM and the problem was solved. I would take yours somewhere to have the TCM reset before trying anything else.
#1758 of 1833 Re: 2003 Town and Country LXi transmission slipping [shipo] by zoltt Mar 29, 2009 (5:28 am)
Replying to: shipo (Mar 26, 2009 10:00 am) Shipo, We have never towed anything and it is all highway miles. My wife's commute is about 30 miles each way on the PA Turnpike and we have driven back and forth from Philadelphia to Southern FL at least 6 times. When I took it to the dealer, one of the pressures was close to 186 psi and the other ranged from 60-120psi. After the dealer "recalibrated the unit" they said the pressures were all at 39 psi, but within a day the problem was worse than ever. I dropped the van off at a Cottman transmission shop on Friday. They said no codes were showing up so they are going to drop the pan tomorrow (Monday) and call with the damage report. Thanks for you help, Bryan Replies to this message: shipo (Mar 29, 2009 11:41 am) zoltt (Mar 30, 2009 8:06 am) shipo (Mar 30, 2009 7:28 pm)
#1759 of 1833 Re: 2003 Town and Country LXi transmission slipping [zoltt] by shipo Mar 29, 2009 (11:41 am)
Replying to: zoltt (Mar 29, 2009 5:28 am) Hmmm, sound like a similar operating environment to our 2003. Could it be that your van had either Dextron or Mercon ATF added to it at one point in time? I ask because both of those ATFs are well known to increase clutch wear on these transmissions to such an extent that they can cause a transmission to wear out in a matter of months (in extreme cases). Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: zoltt (Mar 30, 2009 8:06 am) shipo (Mar 30, 2009 7:28 pm)
#1760 of 1833 Re: 2003 Town and Country LXi transmission slipping [shipo] by zoltt Mar 30, 2009 (8:06 am)
Replying to: shipo (Mar 29, 2009 11:41 am) I never added had to add fluid to the transmission, it has never leaked and I don't think they topped it off whenever we've had it in for service. I just got the call from Cottman Transmission, it needs a complete rebuild and a torque converter, total damage $2380. Do you think that is out of line? From what I've researched it may be in the ballpark. Replies to this message: shipo (Mar 30, 2009 7:28 pm)
#1761 of 1833 Re: 2003 Town and Country LXi transmission slipping [zoltt] by shipo Mar 30, 2009 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: zoltt (Mar 30, 2009 8:06 am) Depending upon the warranty, yes, it's very much in the ballpark. FWIW, for that kind of money I'm thinking that the warranty should be at least three years or 36,000 miles. Best regards, Shipo
#1762 of 1833 Lurch after trans. filter change by criedl Apr 12, 2009 (3:34 pm)
My husband takes great care to maintain my 2001 Town & Country LX with 145K miles. This weekend he changed the transmission fluid and filter. It now lurches upon acceleration after deceleration when in overdrive. He is quite competent mechanicallly and is very perplexed and concerned. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 3:47 pm) criedl (Apr 12, 2009 5:15 pm) lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 5:32 pm)
#1763 of 1833 Re: Lurch after trans. filter change [criedl] by lilengineerboy Apr 12, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: criedl (Apr 12, 2009 3:34 pm) My husband takes great care to maintain my 2001 Town & Country LX with 145K miles. This weekend he changed the transmission fluid and filter. It now lurches upon acceleration after deceleration when in overdrive. He is quite competent mechanicallly and is very perplexed and concerned. Any suggestions? My first thought is the wrong fluid got in there. A604s are very sensitive to fluid type and condition (which is why its good to change it, like he did). ATF+3 and +4 are the only ones that should be used (earlier ones used +3 later +4, I am not sure where on the spectrum yours is). Replies to this message: criedl (Apr 12, 2009 5:15 pm) lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 5:32 pm)
#1764 of 1833 Re: Lurch after trans. filter change [lilengineerboy] by criedl Apr 12, 2009 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 3:47 pm) He checked based on your recommendation and indeed used the right fluid according to the owner's manual. Any other thoughts? It's raining and he's out fixing...on Easter. Of course, he'll take it to a transmission shop if necessary, but we'd prefer not to. Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 5:32 pm)
#1765 of 1833 Re: Lurch after trans. filter change [criedl] by lilengineerboy Apr 12, 2009 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: criedl (Apr 12, 2009 5:15 pm) He checked based on your recommendation and indeed used the right fluid according to the owner's manual. Any other thoughts? It's raining and he's out fixing...on Easter. Of course, he'll take it to a transmission shop if necessary, but we'd prefer not to. You might try googling " allpar" and "a604" for trouble shooting tips.
#1766 of 1833 96 T&C, Do I need a new Transmission???? by enufkids4now Apr 09, 2009 (9:12 am)

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