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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [vtech72]
by vtech72
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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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- #18 of 746
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [vtech72]
by qbrozen
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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
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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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- #20 of 746
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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [cb42642]
by qbrozen
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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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Re: Pacifica transmission problems [07pacifica]
by scrappy10
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Feb 26, 2007 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: 07pacifica (Nov 29, 2006 3:54 pm)
I just purchased a 2007 Pacifica . We love the car , but encountered tranny problems as well . at 1500 miles the check engine light came on and the tranny would not shift at all , it was locked in 1st gear so we drove home (3 miles) at 10 mph. Service dept had it 8 days , and we just got it back. We are going to Florida in April (the reason we bought a new car) now I'm worried if we'll make it there. It sounds like this a blossoming problem. The mechanic who worked on it said they had the tranny totally apart , replaced some seals and what not. It seems ok now , but we do notice a shudder at about 45 mph which we felt from the first week we had it. I smell a recall???????
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Transmission shudder with 4 speed, 3.8L FWD model.
by veliger
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Mar 13, 2007 (1:07 pm)
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I have a 2 week old 2007 base model (company car) with the 3.8L and 4 Speed Auto. I have the shuddering problem at low RPM, high engine loads at about 35 and 45 mph. It feels like the engine is lugging in a manual, but I guess it has to be the Tranny. I guess it's time to take it to the dealer at 1400 miles.
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Locking Torque Converter..
by Jason5
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Mar 24, 2007 (6:02 am)
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I believe a great deal of this "shuddering" is due to the locking torque converter on both versions of the transmission.
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Service Bulletin for Shuddering Problem
by s_harper
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Apr 16, 2007 (6:13 pm)
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I just wanted to mention that my dealer (Willison Chrysler in Toronto) informed me that there is now a service bulletin for the shuddering problem. I sent him a link to this thread and he investigated the issue with Chrysler. They've ordered the parts but they haven't come in yet. Thanks goes to everyone here for posting their experiences. I'm sure it helped me avoid multiple trips to the dealer.
Scott
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Re: Decrease in fuel econoy after recent tranny service [04pacman]
by mntnpeak
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Apr 16, 2007 (6:51 pm)
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Replying to: 04pacman (Dec 03, 2006 4:48 pm)
Regarding your Mpg. It looks like your economy is dropping. During the winter months, mine tanks to around 17. During the summer it can be around 20-21 mpg. I don't know if Gas is a different mixture where you are, but in Michigan it changes during the summer
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