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#1628 of 1671 '99 Wrangler - automatic: "shifts" to neutral when I stop by smaycri Oct 12, 2009 (12:49 pm)
I have a 1999 Wrangler w/ Auto transmission, it has about 110,000 miles   A couple weeks ago I started my car in the morning and reversed fine but when I put it in drive and pushed on the gas it felt like I was in neutral for a second then it jumped forward a little and all was fine. Over the past 2 weeks it has progressed from that to now when I first start it up it takes 5+ seconds to go forward and when I stop at traffic lights it bucks - like it is attempting to toss me out the window (it feels like it is just willy-nilly switching gears) - and while stopped the rpms go down and it kind of shudders - then when gas applied same neutral/rev/jerk motion as before. As of a couple days ago, it has started "slipping" into neutral on the highway and it does not feel like it has as much oomph when it does accelerate. My questions are: 1. Have I made it worse by continuing to drive it? / How quickly do I need to take it in? 2. What type of auto repair shop should I take it to? (i.e. transmission, dealership, witch doctor?) 3. Is it a good idea to get "used" transmission parts? 4. Are there any associated parts/fluids/mechanisms (doohickeys?) that have contributed to my problem and should be checked as well? Thanks so much, Susan Replies to this message: mac24 (Oct 13, 2009 8:53 am)
#1629 of 1671 Re: '99 Wrangler - automatic: "shifts" to neutral when I stop [smaycri] by mac24 Oct 13, 2009 (8:53 am)
Replying to: smaycri (Oct 12, 2009 12:49 pm) 1. Have I made it worse by continuing to drive it? / How quickly do I need to take it in? 2. What type of auto repair shop should I take it to? (i.e. transmission, dealership, witch doctor?) 3. Is it a good idea to get "used" transmission parts? 4. Are there any associated parts/fluids/mechanisms (doohickeys?) that have contributed to my problem and should be checked as well?   1: Yes / ASAP. 2: An independent local transmission shop with a good reputation, i.e. not a major chain. 3: Absolutely not. 4: I would guess that the transmission hasn't had the regular service that it should, i.e. fluid and filter changes plus band adjustment at the appropriate intervals shown in your handbook.
#1630 of 1671 Yikes by smaycri Oct 13, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Thanks so much for your help - this is a great site. Replies to this message: mac24 (Oct 14, 2009 9:08 am)
#1631 of 1671 Re: Yikes [smaycri] by mac24 Oct 14, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: smaycri (Oct 13, 2009 1:42 pm) Thanks so much for your help - this is a great site.   You're welcome, and good luck!
#1632 of 1671 Update by smaycri Oct 14, 2009 (1:22 pm)
Took car in this morning - they said that my radiator was the culprit and caused the damage to my transmission so they are putting an exterior cooler (not sure on term) on to the radiator and the pump in my transmission was broken so it needs replacing/rebuilding. There was a burning smell apparently coming from it as well... est. grand total: $1600-1800. They said it would have been cheaper had I brought it in sooner- so thank you for your prompt reply.
#1633 of 1671 Gremlins by jdmitchell32 Oct 16, 2009 (9:44 am)
What would cause a 4cyl, 5spd to not even be pushed off? Its an 01 model Wrangler with 87K. Nothing special. Just will not start and its getting on my last nerve.
#1634 of 1671 sluggish,low idol, no power at times 2004 jeep wrangler by tracy3999 Oct 16, 2009 (4:01 pm)
My jeep just started being very sluggish, and the idol at times will run ruff... I have also noticed when i go to speed up i have no power,( i can put the pedal right to the floor and nothing)... and at times i will hear a popping noises that sounds like its coming from under the hood... also at times it just feels like its not running with full power and only half... I have brought it to my local jeep dealer and they said that they didn't find anything wrong when they hooked it up to the machine... So they put some fuel injector stuff in the gas tank... Well as you can see it's still not any better..Soooo I put 2 other different fuel injector stuff in the tank and tried dry gas  ( full tank for all three.. and one at time) .. I find its not as bad .. It seems to be worse when it sits for a while and i go to take off... The loss of power, very,very sluggish, and i hear the popping noises under the hood.. so i have to back off for a second, and then it will give me some power,. I also find at times when i tried to put the pedal to the metal the rpms go high then go down...I don't travel much to and from work and the mall.. So when i did go to the jeep dealer they said i need to drive it out of town for a little while... so i did it hasn't help... Im very frustrated and sad, i sooo love my jeep ... Im thinking my next step is to bring it to another mechanic to see if they have any suggestions.. Looking for some help and suggestions... Thank You... Tracy... My jeep is a 2004 jeep wrangler, automatic, 23,000 miles...
#1635 of 1671 sluggish start by rebel99757 Oct 20, 2009 (11:37 am)
Just gonna throw this one up there because i know ill get a good solid response no matter what it is, thanks to the members of this great site.   When i start my jeeper up in the mornings (after a night of sitting not running, i.e. engine is cold), i back out of my driveway, put it in drive to go on down the road, it lags a little bit before the gas really responds. the lag is about 1 second, but i can push on the gas and it wont really respond and then it will kick in. granted it might not give it enough time to warm up and what not, but sometimes you gotta go when you gotta go. its not really a problem because there are no real consequences that i can see, just wondering what it is or if it could really develop into something ugly.   thanks in advance Replies to this message: lephnt5 (Oct 22, 2009 2:08 pm)
#1636 of 1671 Troubles holding 70 in 5th gear and whistling at different rpms by frylock287 Oct 21, 2009 (5:46 am)
Over time i have done a lot to my jeep such as cold air intake and a throttle body spacer. Recently though i have noticed that my jeep doesn't have as much get up and go along with having very hard times getting my jeep to drive over 70 on the highway. Very annoying sense i have an hour plus drive to work each day. Does anyone know why i would be having so much troubles driving faster then 70. Its a 1997 wrangler sport. I have also recently replaced the clutch and have a new limited slip transfer chase in it. Replies to this message: mac24 (Oct 21, 2009 8:56 am)
#1637 of 1671 Re: Troubles holding 70 in 5th gear and whistling at different rpms [frylock287] by mac24 Oct 21, 2009 (8:56 am)
Replying to: frylock287 (Oct 21, 2009 5:46 am) I have also recently replaced the clutch and have a new limited slip transfer chase in it.   New clutch is good, but would the new limited slip transfer 'chase' be a case or a chain? Either way could you give more details please as I haven't yet come across the limited slip version.

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