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#1787 of 2067 1996 Chrysler town and country by belongamick

Jul 03, 2009 (9:37 am)

While driving the van in D position the transmission is very erratic it almost feels like the engine missing very bad, after a few seconds the transmission will shift into 2nd gear and stay there. If i select the 3 position next to the D it runs fine shifts
through all three gears up and down just fine.Does anyone have an idea what could be causing this? i took it to autozone and had it scanned, no codes came up.Have no way to check transmisson codes. Thanks for any info.

#1788 of 2067 whine in 96 Voyager by hixb

Jul 05, 2009 (6:44 pm)

96 Voyager has the small 4 cyl w/the 3 speed auto. 114,000 miles. Has always had some hum under the hood. But after 14 months of driving the whining has gotten so loud we parked it. I changed engine oil to a higher weight; no help but found no metal. Pretty sure it isn't the alternator ior the air compressor. It whine low while at idle but increases as you drive or rev up the engine. Afraid with all I have read the problem is the transmission. Will changing the trans oil/filter help? Any suggestions or advise? Thanks all. hixb

#1789 of 2067 Re: whine in 96 Voyager [hixb] by chessor

Jul 06, 2009 (7:20 am)

Replying to: hixb (Jul 05, 2009 6:44 pm)
Might be power sterring pump,also could be tension bearing on serpentin belt.

#1790 of 2067 Re: trtansmission die [gvinci] by vincestlucie

Jul 08, 2009 (9:51 am)

Replying to: gvinci (May 18, 2009 10:05 am)
was a problem found and diagnosed?

#1791 of 2067 2008 grand caravan unable to shift, shift lever locked by williston

Jul 15, 2009 (7:26 am)

I am unable to shift the lever from park into any other position on my 2008 Dodge grand caravan. The opd (?) warning light comes on and stays until the car is started, then goes out.
 
Any Ideas?
 
williston

#1792 of 2067 Re: 2008 grand caravan unable to shift, shift lever locked [williston] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 15, 2009 (8:35 am)

Replying to: williston (Jul 15, 2009 7:26 am)
Could be the brake interlock switch. Check to see if you have brake lights. If not, then definitely that. Also there is usually, on all cars, a slot (sometimes covered with a plastic cap) near the gearshift lever that allows you to insert a screwdriver to release the lever in an emergency.

#1793 of 2067 PO605 PCM-ERROR PO700 by zunigator

Jul 19, 2009 (2:03 pm)

I have a 03 T&C and it has a code PO605 PO700. What does this mean? Would it be costly to repair?
Thank you
 

#1794 of 2067 Re: 1997 Plymouth Voyager Transmission only has reverse [shadow2299] by dannygirl

Aug 04, 2009 (10:15 pm)

Replying to: shadow2299 (Feb 05, 2009 8:48 pm)
hello I'm new to this place i have a1996 plymouth grand voyager and it will go in reverse but not very far in drive i noticed that you took your van to a transmission shop and it was just a chip can i get the name of the transmission shop please and is it in north carolina? or can anyone help? thanks

#1795 of 2067 transmission by dannygirl

Aug 04, 2009 (10:17 pm)

hello

#1796 of 2067 Re: transmission [dannygirl] by jetaway

Aug 04, 2009 (10:44 pm)

Replying to: dannygirl (Aug 04, 2009 10:17 pm)
I dont think your situation is going to be that simple.First,do you have a 3 speed or 4 speed?If its a 3 speed the shift indicator will have D 2 1.If its an overdrive i think it will have D 3 2 1.Either way you most likely need a rebuilt trans.If it is a 4 speed you can have a CVI test done with a scanner.The underdrive clutch should have a value of about 50.If it is over 60 your trans is done.If it is within specs it could be an electronic problem.So you need to get it scanned.You can look at the fluid on the dipstick.If it is dark brown or black and smells burnt then dont bother you need a trans.

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