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#376 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [frankbjr] by elmo3

Apr 17, 2008 (6:50 am)

Replying to: frankbjr (Apr 17, 2008 6:37 am)
Update: I have had the second TC installed in the vehicle along with the latest TSB Flash (March 2008) and it performed well for the first 300 miles but now have the same problems with shudder and hard shifts and in places worse than before. I am going to push the Lemon Law hard as we have filed against the dealer and Chrysler and refused there latest offer. At this point where do you draw the line? It is frustrating as this will be the last Chrysler I will ever own. I am working with attorneys in Ohio who are also just shaking there head. I gave the dealer "one more time" and still the result is the same. Don't give up and keep pushing hard and politely.

#377 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [elmo3] by tigger12

Apr 17, 2008 (11:01 am)

Replying to: elmo3 (Apr 17, 2008 6:50 am)
Anyway I can get in contact with the attorney working on your case.... I am also in Ohio. Thanks.
 
Wayne

#378 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [tigger12] by farout

Apr 17, 2008 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: tigger12 (Apr 17, 2008 11:01 am)
Wayne: Attorney fees will eat you up just as much as if you traded it in. However, have you attempted a buy back? That only costs you a fee per mile of use.
   How bad is your shudder. Keep in mind that a reflash and a TC change take 4,000 to 6,000 miles to be up to par. I had my TC replaced at 7500 miles and it did not do much. However, the Reflash done on March 31, at 12,200 miles has helped a little more with each couple of hundred miles. We do feel a difference, and now it is only barely there, and the mileage is 13,900 miles..
    If you are so fed up then let me know and I will tell you how a buy back works. I have had two buy backs, on a 1996 Dodge Caravan, and a 2005 Jeep Liberty Diesel, and both times Chrysler has been very fair, and I would even say went the extra mile to resolve the situation.
   Good Luck,
 
farout

#379 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [tigger12] by johnhenryhoeha

Apr 17, 2008 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: tigger12 (Apr 17, 2008 11:01 am)
Ohio Lemon law allows you to ask for court cost and attorney fees. You can go on line and read the law, it doesn't take some one from Canada giving misinformation. Every state allows you to research the law.

#380 of 838 Re: I hope this ends SOON!! [faschulz] by misterjason1

Apr 17, 2008 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: faschulz (Feb 28, 2008 5:34 am)
Have you had any luck with this issue? I'm experiencing the same thing--when braking to a stop at a relatively slow speed, the transmission jerks a few times when it downshifts. In addition, I feel a "warble" when mildly accellerating at highway speeds. Lastly, the transmission seems to "jerk" when being put into gear.

#381 of 838 pinion factors...just a thought by fordfan_17

Apr 17, 2008 (7:30 pm)

i have seen in the chrysler transmissions (A604) 41TE and 45RFE (these 2 tranny's im sure have to have pinion factors set) and later model transmissions have a pinion factor that must be set to tire size on pretty much all late model chrysler products if this pinion factor is not reset after i rebuild a chrysler transmission the trans doesnt want to work right. my thought is: maybe the pinion factor was wasnt set on some of these cars? from what i have read in these past few days of being a member here, most of these complaints i am seeing posted sound to me like the cars tcm(transmission control module) doesnt know the pinion factor (tire size)... I'm not saying this is a cure, but ive seen this problem since 1989 (introduction year of the A604 (41TE) transmission. i have seen multiple occasions of vehicles coming to my transmission shop with no factory pinion factor set.... hundreds +

#382 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [johnhenryhoeha] by farout

Apr 18, 2008 (3:51 pm)

Replying to: johnhenryhoeha (Apr 17, 2008 5:00 pm)
Johnnhenryhoel: Perhaps asking for a buy back just might get you more of what you want. The Lemon Laws, as I have experienced, are a last resort, as once the jury gives their findings, that is final and no appeal is allowed, it's final. With asking for a buy back if you don't like the ffer you can use the Lemon Law. I believe Chrysler does not want negative images of unhappy customers. Hopes this gives you some more options to consider.
 
farout

#383 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [farout] by rhollis

Apr 18, 2008 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: farout (Apr 18, 2008 3:51 pm)
I, quite frankly, do not think that Chrysler gives a damn. They have jerked me around for a year and I have had no results; just a car that does not perform as one might expect it to.

#384 of 838 Re: Chrysler Pacifica 2005 problems [rhollis] by farout

Apr 18, 2008 (5:57 pm)

Replying to: rhollis (Apr 18, 2008 5:28 pm)
rhollis: It is really frustration when you know someone is treating you like dirt! By everything you have said it sure sounds like you are intitled to some kind of compremise or something. What year is your PAC? Did you buy it new or used and how many miles on it now? Oh if you don't mind saying what state do you live in? If you want to list the selling dealer that might alert others to stay away. Maybe some of us might think of something that might help ya. I know a couple of people who I would be willing to ask to look into the situation if you would like, If so I would need the vin, and anything else. I can only mention it to the couple of people who just might have some input for ya. Hope to hear from ya.
   Buy the way what happened with the hearing you had last?
 
farout

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