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I have a '99 Jeep Wrangler Sport. 4.0 automatic transmission. 60K miles - driven as a recreational vehicle. Correct trans fluids are used and all levels are optimal. The past year, my jeep is having issues at start up. It will engage in drive and then slip out. If I move down to the 2 gear, same issue. The only gear it seems to hold is 1...but that is now starting to become suspect. This issue only happens when the engine is cold and primarily in the morning. It rarely happens when warm out and/or later in the day. I have seen similar posts, but have not seen any suggestions as to what the matter is. Anyone have any idea? Thanks for your insight.
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Replying to: jeepmike (Jul 08, 2008 8:54 pm) -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Jul 09, 2008 3:49 am) What affect on the gears would cold weather have? This really only happens in the mornings upon start up. After about 5 mins or so everything works just perfect. It's getting to that 5 mins that is troublesome. One more thing: Could it have anything to do with any seals or rubber rings maybe drying out or stiffening up? Then once the the engine runs for a bit they loosen back up and the system is good to go. What about a solenoid valve sticking? Could tightening the linkage help out? -Thanks for your time, Mike
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Replying to: jeepmike (Jul 09, 2008 8:17 am) Seals and rings are probably something you should at least look at and make sure you have no leaks. If it isn't leaking, don't fix it.  Not sure about the solenoid valve, but tightening the linkage MIGHT be something to at least look at. You may also want to consider changing your transfer case fluid as well. Since it is actually what drives the driveshaft and axles, doing that fluid certainly can't hurt. I believe it uses ATF+ (I used Mobil 1 if I recall correctly). -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Jul 10, 2008 9:08 am) I will look into all of these and report back as I find the solution. I appreciate your time. -Mike |
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| I got an auto wrangler TJ for a great price with a lift and 35's and I recently took it off road and noticed an issue with the trans. When parked on a hill or a steep driveway with the front facing up the hill, when you shift from drive or park into reverse the trans makes a slamming sound as well as a thud feel. I have never owned a auto trans before. what might this be? It shifts fine on the highway or when shifting into reverse on level ground. I appreciate any info. Thanks | |
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Ok, have an issue that just crept up. Have a 97 wrangler, started making a terrible metallic 'grinding' noise today. Noticed that engine running in park or neutral, no noise. Try drive, reverse (or 1st or 2nd) and terrible noise returns. Now, even in park, jeep rolls downhill, with an audible 'clunk' every wheel rotation or so. Trans fluid appears normal color, level and odor. Any thoughts?
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| .The overdrive light -switch turns itself off and on .You can feel the tranny going in and out of overdrive.This is on a 2005 right hand drive mail jeep.Any suggestions on why this is happening? | |
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Replying to: asr52497 (Jul 16, 2008 5:30 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Aug 18, 2008 8:07 pm) "if not sooner"? Good one Terry |
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