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#1349 of 1422 Trans Issues + Other Comments by mtl1977 Jun 04, 2007 (9:52 am)
">I have a 2007 Grand Caravan SXT Special Edition...3.8L, 4-sp. The trans has the "shudder" issues mentioned above, a harsh downshift from 2->1. Its a 27 month lease, so I am not too concerned since it will always be in warranty.   I also noticed an issue going from P->D or sometimes from P->N where it feels like the car is in second gear and the torque converter (T/C) is slipping close to stall speed. I was concerned the forward clutch was slipping. I have been monitoring the ATF which does not appear or smell burnt so maybe the issue is within the T/C.   In the past, I noticed a buzzing noise from other Chrysler vehicles when they come to a stop. I noticed it in my car in the Taco Bell drive through the other day with the sound reflecting off the wall of the building. I also noticed it when coming to a stop during a 2->1 downshift with the window down. If you drive away in L and maintain first gear, it doesn't make the sound coming to a stop. I guess it is a solenoid in the trans (valve body), but man, its pretty freakin' loud.   Just drove to Orlando, FL from Detroit in this van two weeks ago. It rocks as a long distance traveler. After 2615 miles, it was averaging 23.7 mpg. Not bad at 4200 lbs + three adults, baby, luggage, front and rear A/C running and the cruise set at 70-78 mph. The Stow-N-Go and overall packaging of the vehicle is great! The base Caravan I rented last year with the 3.3L only got 22 mpg. Yes, rental fleets do enhance consumer sales, I would have never considered a Caravan until I rented that stripped down model. The only complaint I have is the build quality - which is surprisingly worse than that of my Ford Rouge Plant built 2004 Mustang GT Conv.   I have never done a trip like this without a map. The nav system in this van, while being of prehistoric design, works sweet. The only real issues - NavTec needs to update the map listing for a Taco Bell in Columbia, SC - the nav system took me to one that has been closed for several years. And my hotel in Chattanooga, TN was on the east side of I-75, but the nav system had me driving in circles on the west side. Finding the next Subway off of the freeway at 78 mph was super easy. Getting through the points of interest to add to the address book is also very easy...site-seeing in Lexington, KY, SeaWorld, Animal Kingdom, the timeshare condo...   Road noise is excellent in the back seat. With my head over the rear wheelwells, I can't believe how little noise comes through. Wind noise is about average. Makes my 2005 F-150 seem like a Town Car.   The 62-watt 6-speaker audio system SUCKS! At max volume and the windows down, good luck hearing anything on the freeway. With the 6-disc DVD changer and nav system, the only way to upgrade power is to add a speaker level input amp(s). Definitely going to make sure the next van has the premium system.   I need to find a rear sway bar for this thing too. Maybe the T&C Touring suspension or towing package(?) one is readily available.   PS - I'm an automatic transmission engineer for a major tier one supplier from Detroit. This is my first non-Ford vehicle. It will almost definitely be replaced with a 2009MY Grand Caravan, 3/16/09 when my current lease ends. The new ones looks sweet. Too bad you can't Swivel-N-Stow. But they did add power opening sliding door windows. Very nice.
#1350 of 1422 Re: Alarm System Problem [gfloyd60] by masterpaul1 Jun 04, 2007 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: gfloyd60 (Jun 04, 2007 1:48 am) I believe this to be normal. We have an 01 DGC EX, with the dealership alarm installed. If we open the rear liftgate or sliding door, without pressing the unlock button on the keyfob first, the alarm will sound. (The alarm can only be disarmed with the unlock button on the keyfob.) I hope this helps.
#1352 of 1422 Re: Alarm System Problem [gfloyd60] by heavydoe Jun 14, 2007 (6:59 am)
Replying to: gfloyd60 (Jun 04, 2007 1:48 am) I have a 2005 Dodge that does this with the lift gate which started about 8-9 months ago. The guys over at John Elway Dodge said that it is not suppose to do this. As usual they cannot duplicate the problem when they have it so they don't know what is causing it.
#1353 of 1422 2005 Town and Country In Cabin Air Filter?? by coach_td Jun 16, 2007 (3:12 pm)
Hi,   I have a 2005 T & C touring. I am looking for the in cabin air filter. I read online about it being on the passenger side below the glove box but not sure if it is different model year. I have looked under there and tried to find it but no luck. Does the 2005 have one?? Thanks Replies to this message: cbwilsha (Jun 16, 2007 3:52 pm) aaron_t (Jul 11, 2007 10:50 am) masterpaul1 (Jul 11, 2007 7:40 pm) aaron_t (Jul 12, 2007 9:35 am) coach_td (Jul 12, 2007 4:17 pm)
#1354 of 1422 Re: 2005 Town and Country In Cabin Air Filter?? [coach_td] by cbwilsha Jun 16, 2007 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: coach_td (Jun 16, 2007 3:12 pm) See page 372 of your Owners Manual "A/C Filter".   C.B.
#1355 of 1422 Re: extended factory warranty prices [fljoslin] by chryslerowner Jun 28, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: fljoslin (Dec 19, 2005 3:04 pm) you SHOULD be concerned about mechanical failure. it happened to me in my 2005 town and country and i was never more scared in my life. i could have easily been killed had circumstances been a bit different!
#1356 of 1422 2005 Touring edition Towing Package by minivanfool Jul 01, 2007 (3:00 pm)
Does any1 know if the towing package that comes with the van has the wiring for an Electronic Brake hook up as part of it? I'd appreciate any feedback.   Thanks!.
#1357 of 1422 Adding a tow package to Dodge Grand Caravan by dcote Jul 08, 2007 (7:19 am)
Is adding a tow package to a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan difficult? Any advise as to towing capasity for tent trailer and full van? Replies to this message: aaron_t (Jul 11, 2007 10:51 am)
#1358 of 1422 Re: 2005 Town and Country In Cabin Air Filter?? [coach_td] by aaron_t Jul 11, 2007 (10:50 am)
Replying to: coach_td (Jun 16, 2007 3:12 pm) The standard 3-zone manual climate control does not have a replaceable cabin air filter. I wish it did as the air in my 05 is a bit stale, especialyl the heat setting. One too many farts maybe? Anyway, the cabin air filter comes with the 3-zone automatic climate control. Mine's a lease, so I dont' care as much as you probably do. Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Jul 11, 2007 7:40 pm) aaron_t (Jul 12, 2007 9:35 am) coach_td (Jul 12, 2007 4:17 pm)

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