Jump to content

Welcome to Allpar Forums for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and more

Welcome to Allpar Forums for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and more, like most online communities you must register to post in our community (and to view some of the forums), but don't worry this is a simple free process that requires minimal information. Take advantage of it immediately, Register Now or Sign In.

  • Start new topics and reply to others
  • Subscribe to topics and forums to get automatic updates
  • Add events to our community calendar
  • Get your own profile and make new friends
  • Customize your experience here
Guest Message © 2009 DevFuse

Sponsored by DiscountMoparParts.net


Visit our sponsor's forum!


Allpar's huge minivan section with tons of current and past model tech details...

Register and log in now! Then you can avoid seeing all these ads!

Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

Transaxle Problems Rate Topic: -----

#1 Guest_jj5829_*

  • Group: Guests

Posted 26 May 2008 - 12:50 AM

If you were a registered user, you would not be seeing this!

I have a 1989 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3 L with the A 604 Ultradrive Transaxle. The problem I am having is, The Transaxle lags about 2 seconds when placing it in drive. The more pressing problem is when the vehicle is at operating Temprature and the outside temprature is above 70 Degrees, When placing the vehicle in Drive, the transaxle sometimes lags up to 30 seconds before going into gear. (sometimes it will not go in at all). and when it does this it will only operate in low (1st) gear. ie: run into the store leaving the van running, when restarting it this condition exists. Have to let it cool down sometimes up to 1 hour. It works normaly then, and when it is cool. I’m looking for a fix that does not include a R&R. Anyone got any ideas?
0

#2 User is offline   valiant67 

  • Rich, Corinthian Leather
  • Icon
  • Group: Supporters III
  • Posts: 15,648
  • Joined: 07-January 03
  • Location:ATL

Posted 26 May 2008 - 07:28 AM

If it's not engaging in gear it's not an electrical problem. It's low fluid, low fluid pressure, internal damage like a leaky pump or bad seals.

About the only hope is that fresh ATF+4 and a new filter helps. Otherwise you are looking at internal repairs. Pulling the error codes would help see what the problem is. A dealer or some shops with the proper scanner can pull the codes.

Sometimes as a last resort before a rebuild Lucas tranny fix can help. It won't fix the tranny but could delay a rebuild.
0
Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic


Allpar Home · Cars · Engines · Repairs · People · Car Reviews · News · Videos

Please read the terms of use. We are not affiliated with Chrysler, LLC, makers of cars, minivans, trucks, and Mopar parts. We make no guarantees regarding validity or applicability of information, opinions, or advice. Posts may be edited and used in other parts of allpar.com and affiliated Mopar-related sites. We have the right to remove or modify any message, or ban or suspend any user without notice. Logos and site-specific information copyright © 2001-2009 Allpar LLC; Chrysler car PR materials remain property of Chrysler, LLC.

Pentastar engines · Mac statistics software ·  Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Jeep cars, trucks, minivans