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#1797 of 1833 Re: 2008 grand caravan unable to shift, shift lever locked [williston] by LASHAWN Aug 06, 2009 (6:12 am)
Replying to: williston (Jul 15, 2009 6:26 am) If your vehicle is still under warranty, then take it to the dealer and let them fix it. Don't mess with anything.
#1798 of 1833 Re: transmission [jetaway] by dannygirl Aug 07, 2009 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: jetaway (Aug 04, 2009 9:44 pm) my van don't have either it has D3L sorry it took so long to reply are you from around here in north carolina if so where would you recomend me taking my van to ?
#1799 of 1833 Re: [johnm20] by davesuton Aug 15, 2009 (10:42 am)
Replying to: johnm20 (Aug 05, 2000 5:20 pm) You will be glad you are familiar with transmission replacements if you get the Honda, mine has gone through two of them before the 20k mile mark. Honda Pilots and Ridgelines are lined up at my dealers service department everytime I go for there, for some kind of transmission work. The Toyota won't have transmission problems but it will blow its engine due to sludge. Something else I was learned the hard way with Japan Inc. Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 17, 2009 8:52 am) davesuton (Aug 18, 2009 11:43 pm) xwesx (Aug 19, 2009 8:58 am)
#1800 of 1833 Re: [davesuton] by xwesx Aug 17, 2009 (8:52 am)
Replying to: davesuton (Aug 15, 2009 10:42 am) To be fair, the Toyota engine sludge issue is largely behind them, though I strongly recommend any owner to use a high quality synthetic oil such as Amsoil or Royal Purple, as these oils will not only extend service intervals and reduce maintenance costs, but they will also greatly reduce engine deposits and wear, thereby extending the life of your engine. Replies to this message: davesuton (Aug 18, 2009 11:43 pm) xwesx (Aug 19, 2009 8:58 am)
#1801 of 1833 Re: [xwesx] by davesuton Aug 18, 2009 (11:43 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Aug 17, 2009 8:52 am) Hey that's great and all, but Toyota doesn't list any of that in its service manual. My Toyota Camry was serviced at the dealer and still they tried to sock me with a $2800 engine rebuild bill. I fought them for six weeks unsuccesfully until I threatend litigation. Then they said they would pay for parts only. I had to fight them to pay for labour. I was not alone. The back service lot must of had 30 sludge engined Toyotas and Lexus' waiting for rebuilds. Many, MANY unhappy customers besides me. I'll will not set foot in a Toyota dealership ever again. Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 19, 2009 8:58 am)
#1802 of 1833 Re: [davesuton] by xwesx Aug 19, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: davesuton (Aug 18, 2009 11:43 pm) I don't blame you one bit! What year was the Camry? Around a 2000? I have heard similar horror stories about Toyota's customer service and sludge, especially around the turn of the millenium....   But, no manufacturer will put that information in their service manual because they do not want your car to last a long time with very little maintenance cost! If you want good information on synthetics (not just Amsoil), find an Amsoil dealer, have a long conversation, and ask for literature on the subject.
#1803 of 1833 2008 DODGE GC SXT TRANSMISSION FAILURE!! by sean9 Aug 15, 2009 (7:04 pm)
#1804 of 1833 2008 DODGE GC SXT TRANSMISSION FAILURE!! by sean9 Aug 15, 2009 (7:04 pm)
I lease a 2008 GC SXT 3.8L, with 25,000km. I was on my holiday 1000km from home when my transmission completly failed!! Problem is Chrysler does not have any transmissions in stock until the end of August, I am stuck with a rental until then. Some 20 on backorder according to Chrysler Canada. My wife mainly drives the van and we take extreemly good care of it. No reason for this to occur 25000km. All covered under warrantee but what a headache on your vacation. Still waiting for a transmission. Anyone else experience this with the 2008 GC? NOT IMPRESSED Glad I am one of the last Chrysler customers to lease, they can have this lemon back . Replies to this message: shipo (Sep 03, 2009 9:06 am)
#1805 of 1833 Caravan Stops idle when cold by kitt78 Aug 28, 2009 (12:11 am)
I've encountered some problems with my transmission (Dodge Grand Caravan Sport  3.8 AWD year 2000 ).  I've already exchange transmissin oil three times (once with filter) Oil was  dirty and brownish but smells normally -(not burned). Now is Reddish.  I've exchanged Solenoid Pack (brand new)  I've checked by OBDII reader - but no transmission error codes  (question: is it possible to check and read codes by standard OBDII  reader codes from transmission? or it is possible only by DRBII)    My main problem is:  When I start my car in the morning (engine is cold and aslo transmission  oil is cold; ambient temp. 15 Deg Celcius)    Engine works fine, idle approx 900~700rpm.    And after changing from PtoR or NtoD or NtoR (and all other combination when cold - engine stops idle - dies,   -Then I start again engine try to put gear once again sometimes is good> and I can drive - no problems all day(until next morning)    - or sometimes I must afer changing gear to D or R quickly release brake - car is driving going forward or reverse.  If in last case if I push brake pedal just after releasing brake pedal  Engine will stop idle. But I if I push brake pedal after 100m of driving  it will be no problem all day long)    I was visiting couple mechanics (they dont have DRBII or DRBIII scanning  tool) - first diagnosis Solenoid Pack (it's replaced now brand new). but after replacement no luck.   It could be in the valve body of the electronic  transaxle where there is a switch valve, a control valve and a regulator  valve all three related to the torque converter clutch.   How to check this Valves - if they are working correctly or not (after disassembly Valve body)? Replies to this message: leadfoot69 (Aug 28, 2009 3:23 am) shipo (Sep 03, 2009 9:10 am) kitt78 (Sep 03, 2009 11:28 am)
#1806 of 1833 Re: Caravan Stops idle when cold [kitt78] by leadfoot69 Aug 28, 2009 (3:23 am)
Replying to: kitt78 (Aug 28, 2009 12:11 am) I would have to say if there is no codes then it would be the torque converter it self not the valve or solenoids.

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