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#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.
#1807 of 1833 Re: 2008 DODGE GC SXT TRANSMISSION FAILURE!! [sean9] by shipo Sep 03, 2009 (9:06 am)
Replying to: sean9 (Aug 15, 2009 7:04 pm) I've heard on a different minivan related site that Chrysler got a bad batch of transmissions (or was it transmission components?) from a supplier that has led to a rash of failures. As I understand it, Chrysler changed suppliers and the problem has since been corrected, and now they are waiting for the pipeline to refill due to the extra demand for transmissions (both for production as well as for warranty replacements).   Keep us posted.
#1808 of 1833 Re: Caravan Stops idle when cold [kitt78] by shipo Sep 03, 2009 (9:10 am)
Replying to: kitt78 (Aug 28, 2009 12:11 am) Personally I'm kind of doubting that your problem has anything to do with the transmission and everything to do with the engine sensors. Find a competent mechanic that has the necessary diagnostic equipment and have the problem pinpointed. Throwing parts at a problem like this is almost always more expensive than paying for a professional that knows what he or she is doing, even if that individual costs more than the guy next door. Replies to this message: kitt78 (Sep 03, 2009 11:28 am)
#1809 of 1833 Re: Caravan Stops idle when cold [shipo] by kitt78 Sep 03, 2009 (11:28 am)
Replying to: shipo (Sep 03, 2009 9:10 am) Yes you are correct, but it's hard to find correct person to manage this issue in my country.
#1810 of 1833 Re: 99 T&C kills the engine when shifted into gear. [thudpucker] by kitt78 Sep 03, 2009 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: thudpucker (Jul 17, 2005 11:05 am) Hello   I have this same problem with my Dodge Grand Caravan 2000. 3.8L AWD.   When it's cold outside below 15deg Celcius and car is not used for more than 8 hours, I must long wait for warming up the engine or put gear on quickly as I can just after engine start. Sometimes thats enough for all day or after couple meters I stop - engine stall again, I suppose that it could be something wrong with Valves on the Valve body, or Toque Converter is dying. I've changed already Solenoid Pack and I'm keeping changing oil at right time (ATF +3, 7176)   How do you repaired your car? Please advise, Thanks in advance.   Regards Chris Replies to this message: xwesx (Sep 04, 2009 9:33 am)
#1811 of 1833 Re: 99 T&C kills the engine when shifted into gear. [kitt78] by xwesx Sep 04, 2009 (9:33 am)
Replying to: kitt78 (Sep 03, 2009 11:14 pm) This sounds like it might be a vacuum issue. Have you checked the vacuum hoses to ensure there are no breaks?
#1812 of 1833 I hate this van.!!!!! by brad32378 Sep 04, 2009 (10:32 am)
This is it #1 cylinder misfire... new plugs wires and coil pack...still not fixed then new valves in head so new head and intake gaskets back together...still misfire back apart took out the piston bearings are fine rings look fine but putting new in ...so we will see what happens this time . anyone have a clue....?
#1813 of 1833 Transmision Parking Pawl by ferrill1 Oct 03, 2009 (7:34 pm)
I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan with the 3.8 engine and 4spd od trans. There is a clicking noise seams to only do it when van is in park. Could this be a problem with the parking pawl? All the forums I have read about the Parking Pawl talk about the van rolling in park when parked on a hill or not being able to shift in to Rev or Natural I have neither of these problems just a clicking noise seams to be coming from the left side Replies to this message: shipo (Oct 12, 2009 8:16 am)

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