Hello,
I have a special problem with my automatic transaxle on a Dodge Stratus (V6) and i am looking for help.
Not possible in France because these cars are very rare (mechanics wants to replace the transaxle, not to repair it).
A month ago, the car won't shift above the first gear. The transaxle goes to neutral instead of second gear.
No Check engine light.
As I found a part of clips in the oil pan, I thought it was the clips of the 2/4 clutch which was broken.
I Changed the followings parts :
- All the discs
- The solenoid
- of course the broken clip of the 2/4 clutch
- The inpout and output sensors
Just a part of clip was broken and the 2/4 clutch seemed OK
After this, the car did exactly the same. :scared:
I start one first gear and instead of second, it goes in neutral. I need to restart the car to go again in first gear only.
So I replace the valve body (by a used one but working), thinking of an hydraulic problem.
Still the same problem !!! :frusty:
I disconnected the solenoid to stay in limp mode (second gear). The car won't start (stay in neutral)
The second gear is definitly out.
Now I think that it is a little part of the clip which could be in the transaxle body between valve body and clutches.
I say that because all was replace ans I didn't find all the parts of the broken clip in the transaxle.
I took the pressures as it is mentioned in the manual.
In L position, at 32 km/h (20 mph), the pressure at the low reverse test port is OK (130 psi)
In 3 position, at 48 km/h (30 mph), the pressure at the underdrive test port is OK (130 psi)
In D position, at 32 km/h (20 mph), the pressure at the overdrive test port is 0 psi instead of 74 to 95 psi. When the vehicle is raised, the transaxle stay in first gear. It doen't go to neutral as on the road. But doesn't shift in second. This may be the reason of this pressure ?
In D position, at 48 km/h (30 mph), the pressure at the 2/4 test port is 24 psi instead of 75 to 95 psi
Impossible to do the test at 50 mph because car stay in first gear and I have kinds neighbours.
Now I wonder what it could be and I don't want to take the transaxle off the car a second time if I don't know what it is.
Somebody can help me ?
Thanks a lot
Pierre
I have a special problem with my automatic transaxle on a Dodge Stratus (V6) and i am looking for help.
Not possible in France because these cars are very rare (mechanics wants to replace the transaxle, not to repair it).
A month ago, the car won't shift above the first gear. The transaxle goes to neutral instead of second gear.
No Check engine light.
As I found a part of clips in the oil pan, I thought it was the clips of the 2/4 clutch which was broken.
I Changed the followings parts :
- All the discs
- The solenoid
- of course the broken clip of the 2/4 clutch
- The inpout and output sensors
Just a part of clip was broken and the 2/4 clutch seemed OK
After this, the car did exactly the same. :scared:
I start one first gear and instead of second, it goes in neutral. I need to restart the car to go again in first gear only.
So I replace the valve body (by a used one but working), thinking of an hydraulic problem.
Still the same problem !!! :frusty:
I disconnected the solenoid to stay in limp mode (second gear). The car won't start (stay in neutral)
The second gear is definitly out.
Now I think that it is a little part of the clip which could be in the transaxle body between valve body and clutches.
I say that because all was replace ans I didn't find all the parts of the broken clip in the transaxle.
I took the pressures as it is mentioned in the manual.
In L position, at 32 km/h (20 mph), the pressure at the low reverse test port is OK (130 psi)
In 3 position, at 48 km/h (30 mph), the pressure at the underdrive test port is OK (130 psi)
In D position, at 32 km/h (20 mph), the pressure at the overdrive test port is 0 psi instead of 74 to 95 psi. When the vehicle is raised, the transaxle stay in first gear. It doen't go to neutral as on the road. But doesn't shift in second. This may be the reason of this pressure ?
In D position, at 48 km/h (30 mph), the pressure at the 2/4 test port is 24 psi instead of 75 to 95 psi
Impossible to do the test at 50 mph because car stay in first gear and I have kinds neighbours.
Now I wonder what it could be and I don't want to take the transaxle off the car a second time if I don't know what it is.
Somebody can help me ?
Thanks a lot
Pierre