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Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [07pacifica] by vtech72
Dec 01, 2006 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: 07pacifica (Nov 29, 2006 3:54 pm)

Any Luck!
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Decrease in fuel econoy after recent tranny service by 04pacman
Dec 03, 2006 (4:48 pm)
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About a month and a half ago I had service performed at the Dodge dealership I bought my Pac from after I was feeling a lot of vibration when rpms hit about 1500 rpms. They ended up changing a Motor/tranny mount and insulator; they said it was torn in half. I also had them do an oil change, changing to 5w/30 for winter. Well I've run thru a couple of complete tanks of gas, about 1,400 miles, and my fuel mileage is still really bad and I'm driving it the same way. Before, according to the trip computer, I was getting an average of 19+ MPG, now I'm about 14.5 - 16.8 Average MPG. Doesn't seem like much, but I do a lot of driving, about 25,000+ miles a year. I've run thru three full tanks using "Lucas" fuel treatment thinking that maybe the injectors needed cleaning and so on. My Pac has about 42,000 miles. Please help... Any Ideas of what it might be? Anyone know if the fuel-savers on EBay work?
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [vtech72] by 07pacifica
Dec 03, 2006 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: vtech72 (Dec 01, 2006 4:11 pm)

Yes, got my car back and been driving it the entire weekend with out any problems. The thing drives great and shifts excellently.
They essentially rebuilt my entire tranny. The torque converter wasn't bad, but they just replace them when they go into the trans. Apparently there were a couple "front bushings" in the front pump assembly that weren't installed properly and caused excessive leaking and it's inability to shift properly.
The long and short of it is they need to disassemble the transmission.
The Svc Record said:
Low presence of metal in pan for under drive clutches. Remove Transmission and replace Torque converter, all input clutch seals, front pump assembly, and Seal Rings. Clean valve body, solenoid. Pack and flush cooler. Reinstall Transmission.
So the Front Pump and seals is really where the problem was.
 
I hope this helps!!
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [07pacifica] by vtech72
Dec 21, 2006 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: 07pacifica (Dec 03, 2006 6:57 pm)

Well I have been to Service 4 Times already with no luck. I just got a call from chrysler that they will be sending a transmission part to my service dealer. I don't know what part they are talking about, but I will find out and post it. I started the Lemon Law process. Let see what brews out of this. There is a problem with the transmission of the 2007, but I guess I'm the test for the fix.
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Pacific - lots of problems by trying
Jan 20, 2007 (10:20 am)
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I have 2006 AWD Pacifica. Within days we had a front bearing replaced. Followed by a strut. We had the recall for stalling. We had stalled earlier and was charged over $200 to have deposits cleaned, because we do "local driving". Our Sirius radio never worked because the number is already in use and no one will help us. Now the transmission is not all that smooth with occasional hesitation. The Perform Service light is always on even after repeated trips to have it turned off. This week the fan for the heater starting making a sound like there is lose paper in the fan area. The mileage runs around 14 in town and 21 on the highway. We don't use the computer because it never changes. I do the math. We also have wind noise from the sunroof. The dealer says its the roof rack and they don't know what to do about it.
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Re: Pacific - lots of problems [trying] by qbrozen
Jan 23, 2007 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: trying (Jan 20, 2007 10:20 am)

well, if you have problems that can't be fixed, such as the service light and radio, it sounds to me like you should be speaking to a lemon law lawyer.
 
Your mileage, by the way, is right around normal. Actually, 21 highway is better than I've ever done.
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [vtech72] by vtech72
Jan 23, 2007 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: vtech72 (Dec 21, 2006 12:26 pm)

Well they changed the torque converter, and it's running great now. The only thing that I notice is that when coming to a compete stop the transmission downshifts hard. Does anyone notice this. They say it's normal.
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [vtech72] by qbrozen
Jan 24, 2007 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: vtech72 (Jan 23, 2007 4:28 pm)

i notice that on occassion. But its not too hard, really. So I guess we have to determine just how hard we are talking about. Basically, if I had a cup of water in the holder, it might ripple slightly on the downshift.
 
I think, if it concerns you, request to take one on their lot for a test drive. See if its the same.
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [07pacifica] by cb42642
Jan 29, 2007 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: 07pacifica (Nov 29, 2006 3:54 pm)

I have a 2007 pac and it has been in the shop 5 times already with transmission problems. They have replaced the torque converter, did 3 software updates on the computer and it is in the shop right now with the same problem. They have told me that Chrysler engineers has had to totally redesign and rebuild the torque converter. The dealership is supposed to have one of those new torque converters and are installing it in my vehicle right now. This is unacceptable!!! What should I do from here?
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [cb42642] by qbrozen
Jan 30, 2007 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: cb42642 (Jan 29, 2007 6:50 am)

if it still is not fixed after this attempt, it sounds like you can certainly seek to have it repurchased under the lemon law. depends on the law in your state, so you should speak with an attorney who specializes in it. I believe in my state, 3 attempts to fix the same problem with no resolution qualifies it.

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