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#1818 of 1833 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping by isinika Oct 15, 2009 (2:10 pm)
I have a 1998 dodge grand caravan at 170k miles, i bought it last year at 158k.   About two months ago it started the trans started to slip in the morning (if i drive it around the block for 10 minutes) then it functions properly. through internet search i was able to detect that it may be it was low on transmission fluid. Adding the fluid ( about 3 quarts) the problem disappeared for about a month. Last week the problem started again and it seems it gets worse as the days gets colder.   The check engine light has come on, i got the following codes from the ODB-II equipment;   a) P0732 -- Gear 2 incorrect ratio b) p1782 -- Pressure switch c)P0700 -- Transmission Control System (MIL request)   I need help to know what implication these codes have on my tranny, is it worth it to repair or should i just cut my losses?   Note; Last time i didn`t flush the transmission fluid (just added some more), should i do this now? Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 15, 2009 4:37 pm) bart19136 (Oct 15, 2009 6:02 pm) srs_49 (Oct 16, 2009 2:25 am)
#1819 of 1833 Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [isinika] by xwesx Oct 15, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: isinika (Oct 15, 2009 2:10 pm) Is it low on fluid again? If not, there may be bad seals internally on the transmission, which is causing the pressure to seep out and preventing normal operation. this would require a rebuild. If the fluid is burnt (brown in color), it needs to be replaced and is not likely providing the protection or the hydraulic characteristics the unit needs.   If you have to rebuild the transmission, you might consider cutting your losses given the mileage on the vehicle, but it all depends on whether you can get into something else that is reliable for an amount in your budget. There is nothing worse than abandoning one old vehicle only to get into another one and have serious maintenance/repair issues to address right away.   If the engine and other drivetrain components are in good shape, my concern at this point would be the reliability of the electrical system. I have a '98 DGC with 213,000 miles on it that is dead due to electrical gremlins. The rest of the van is in excellent condition. I really wanted to use it a couple more years, but my wife said she had enough and we bought a new car. The van is still in the driveway.... Replies to this message: bart19136 (Oct 15, 2009 6:02 pm)
#1820 of 1833 Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [xwesx] by bart19136 Oct 15, 2009 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 15, 2009 4:37 pm) You can order a used trans thru the net, might be cheaper but, if the engine is not in good condition or electrical. No one I know has xray vision. I got ride of my 1995 only AFTER TRANS started to slip and died on me. I put everything in it, I spent 2k from both drive shafts to new braking system. I got $100 bucks trade in when I pushed it into the dealership. Left me on foot, I thought I could get another 2 years with all the repairs. MY WIFE was at the dealerhsip waiting for me and 1st thing, I TOLD YOU SO!!!....... The more miles you have on it the chances a major failure will happen.   Good luck.
#1821 of 1833 Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [isinika] by srs_49 Oct 16, 2009 (2:25 am)
Replying to: isinika (Oct 15, 2009 2:10 pm) I'm not sure I would put $2K+ into a 12 year old Grand Caravan with that kind of miles on it. Maybe if you had been the original owner and was thoroughly familiar with the van's history, but that doesn't appear to be the case here.   You might want to do a complete transmission drain and refill and clean the filter/screen and see what that does for you. Do not do a flush. And make sure you fill with the right type of transmission fluid.
#1822 of 1833 2002 T&C tranny problems by conniez Oct 16, 2009 (5:11 am)
#1823 of 1833 2002 T&C tranny problems by conniez Oct 16, 2009 (5:22 am)
I bought this van 4 years ago at a dealer, It had about 30,000 miles on it. They replaced the transmission when we bought it. At 70,000 the transmission just died while we were on the highay heading to Fla. for vacation. It was still under warranty and an out of state dealer replaced the transmission, It has about 5,000 miles on it and I went to go out yesterday and the transmission is gone again, of course my original warranty ran out 3 weeks ago. We did have our local dealer check it out when we returned from our trip, they said it was fine. Does anyone know if the dealership or Chrysler should be responsible? I mean it only has 5,000 miles on it, and they charged $3,500 to put it in. Replies to this message: jpf (Oct 16, 2009 7:46 am)
#1824 of 1833 Re: 2002 T&C tranny problems [conniez] by jpf Oct 16, 2009 (7:46 am)
Replying to: conniez (Oct 16, 2009 5:22 am) On something that major doesn't the dealer/manufacturer warranty it for at least 12 months or 12,000 miles? It seems odd that the replacement transmission (assuming it's OEM) is not under warranty. Good luck.
#1825 of 1833 vans by pmesfun Oct 29, 2009 (2:22 pm)
chrysler autos are the worst cars in America, i have 96 voyager with 135k, the only reason why i still have it bc it uses a Mitsubishi motor Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 29, 2009 3:47 pm) shipo (Oct 30, 2009 5:51 am) srs_49 (Nov 08, 2009 2:51 pm) leadfoot69 (Nov 08, 2009 3:50 pm) shipo (Nov 09, 2009 7:28 pm) and 1 more...
#1826 of 1833 Re: vans [pmesfun] by xwesx Oct 29, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: pmesfun (Oct 29, 2009 2:22 pm) That's interesting, given that the Mitsu motor was the least reliable of the bunch during that era. My '98 DGC, with its 3.8L V6, has 213,000 miles on it. The engine still purrs like new.
#1827 of 1833 Re: vans [pmesfun] by shipo Oct 30, 2009 (5:51 am)
Replying to: pmesfun (Oct 29, 2009 2:22 pm) Too funny, the Mitsubishi engines used by Chrysler were by far the crappiest engines ever put in a Chrysler minivan. You're actually proud of yours? I don't get it.   From a different prespective, there are many-many documented cases of 3.3 and 3.8 liter engines that have three, four, and even five-hundred thousand trouble free miles on them with no more than regular maintenance and a few changes of valve cover gaskets.   Long story short, you couldn't pay me to have a Chrysler minivan with the Mitsusquishy 3.0. Replies to this message: srs_49 (Nov 08, 2009 2:51 pm) leadfoot69 (Nov 08, 2009 3:50 pm) shipo (Nov 09, 2009 7:28 pm) srs_49 (Nov 10, 2009 3:54 am)

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