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Automatic gearbox playing up
Three years ago, a Chrysler garage replaced the automatic gearbox my
1992 Plymouth Voyager. It was the second time that the gearbox played up, the first time another garage fixed it. This time, it with the same problem they decided that a new gearbox was needed Even though it was experiencing the same problem as before. The gears wouldn't go any higher than second. At the time, they told me that new gearboxes were no longer available for this type of car. Not sure if I quite believe that because I did phone a Chrysler dealership up in America and they told me they were available. Just recently, the gearbox has started playing up again. When I am driving, the gears won't go in the Highlands second unless I really give it some gas. When it does change to third, as soon as I take my foot of the gas, it automatically changes down into the second gear whatever speed I am doing. You can feel the car suddenly pull back as the gears are slowing it down. I have since learned that this year of Plymouth Voyager had many faults including ABS and gearbox. |
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sqdancerLynn wrote: > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into limp > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the TCM > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? |
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"Ironside" > wrote in message ups.com... > > sqdancerLynn wrote: > > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into limp > > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the TCM > > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this > > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > > Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > Probably not |
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"maxpower" > wrote in message . .. > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > ups.com... >> >> sqdancerLynn wrote: >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > limp >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > TCM >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html >> >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? >> > > Probably not > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and also considerably cheaper. |
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LandB wrote: > "maxpower" > wrote in message > . .. > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > ups.com... > >> > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > > limp > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > > TCM > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > >> > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > >> > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > also considerably cheaper. Well, I had a reconditioned box put in my car in 2003. Since then, I have done 7000 miles and the box is playing up something chronic. There is no way I can afford to have it stripped down and fixed. (The cost would be £1400) So, taking into account that my brakes are binding all the time because of the hydraulic assembly and the automatic gearbox playing up, I am going to have to scrap the car. Bloody good job I have ordered a new one, not a Chrysler this time. I am taking the car to a garage next week and they are going to put in some ATF + 3. I am a much doubt this will sort the problem out but it's worth a try. |
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"LandB" > wrote in message . com... > > "maxpower" > wrote in message > . .. > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > ups.com... > >> > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > > limp > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > > TCM > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > >> > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > >> > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > also considerably cheaper. > > Yes but normally with just a 12/12 warranty. If you purchased a reman from the dealer and had it installed the warranty would be 3/36 |
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"Ironside" > wrote in message ups.com... LandB wrote: > "maxpower" > wrote in message > . .. > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > ups.com... > >> > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > > limp > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > > TCM > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru this > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > >> > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > >> > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > also considerably cheaper. Well, I had a reconditioned box put in my car in 2003. Since then, I have done 7000 miles and the box is playing up something chronic. There is no way I can afford to have it stripped down and fixed. (The cost would be £1400) So, taking into account that my brakes are binding all the time because of the hydraulic assembly and the automatic gearbox playing up, I am going to have to scrap the car. Bloody good job I have ordered a new one, not a Chrysler this time. I am taking the car to a garage next week and they are going to put in some ATF + 3. I am a much doubt this will sort the problem out but it's worth a try. Was it a recondition trans from Chrysler? If so it should be still covered under the 3/36 warranty. As far as you brakes goes the only thing I can think of at this time until I get to work to check this number you gave me is that the ABS unit that was installed could be for a C body vehicle. The DYNASTY/NewYorker uses the same ABS unit but the "NON-ADJUSTABLE" Pushrod is slightly longer then the NS Caravan unit Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech |
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maxpower wrote: > "Ironside" > wrote in message > ups.com... > > LandB wrote: > > "maxpower" > wrote in message > > . .. > > > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > > ups.com... > > >> > > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > > > limp > > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > > > TCM > > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru > this > > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > > >> > > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > > >> > > > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > > also considerably cheaper. > > Well, I had a reconditioned box put in my car in 2003. Since then, I > have done 7000 miles and the box is playing up something chronic. > There is no way I can afford to have it stripped down and fixed. (The > cost would be £1400) So, taking into account that my brakes are > binding all the time because of the hydraulic assembly and the > automatic gearbox playing up, I am going to have to scrap the car. > Bloody good job I have ordered a new one, not a Chrysler this time. I > am taking the car to a garage next week and they are going to put in > some ATF + 3. I am a much doubt this will sort the problem out but > it's worth a try. > > Was it a recondition trans from Chrysler? If so it should be still covered > under the 3/36 warranty. As far as you brakes goes the only thing I can > think of at this time until I get to work to check this number you gave me > is that the ABS unit that was installed could be for a C body vehicle. The > DYNASTY/NewYorker uses the same ABS unit but the "NON-ADJUSTABLE" Pushrod is > slightly longer then the NS Caravan unit > > Glenn Beasley > Chrysler Tech I have absolutely no idea whether the recondition unit came from Chrysler. The Chrysler dealership fitted it. All I know it is they gave me a 12 month./12,000 my warranty. Two days before the warranty ran out, the box started doing what it is doing now and I managed to get in. Since then, it has done it a few times but has righted itself. This time, I think the transmission is shot. By the way, the dealership is called "Carrs of Exeter" I would avoid them like the plague |
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"Ironside" > wrote in message ups.com... maxpower wrote: > "Ironside" > wrote in message > ups.com... > > LandB wrote: > > "maxpower" > wrote in message > > . .. > > > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > > ups.com... > > >> > > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going into > > > limp > > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have the > > > TCM > > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru > this > > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > > >> > > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > > >> > > > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > > also considerably cheaper. > > Well, I had a reconditioned box put in my car in 2003. Since then, I > have done 7000 miles and the box is playing up something chronic. > There is no way I can afford to have it stripped down and fixed. (The > cost would be £1400) So, taking into account that my brakes are > binding all the time because of the hydraulic assembly and the > automatic gearbox playing up, I am going to have to scrap the car. > Bloody good job I have ordered a new one, not a Chrysler this time. I > am taking the car to a garage next week and they are going to put in > some ATF + 3. I am a much doubt this will sort the problem out but > it's worth a try. > > Was it a recondition trans from Chrysler? If so it should be still covered > under the 3/36 warranty. As far as you brakes goes the only thing I can > think of at this time until I get to work to check this number you gave me > is that the ABS unit that was installed could be for a C body vehicle. The > DYNASTY/NewYorker uses the same ABS unit but the "NON-ADJUSTABLE" Pushrod is > slightly longer then the NS Caravan unit > > Glenn Beasley > Chrysler Tech I have absolutely no idea whether the recondition unit came from Chrysler. The Chrysler dealership fitted it. All I know it is they gave me a 12 month./12,000 my warranty. Two days before the warranty ran out, the box started doing what it is doing now and I managed to get in. Since then, it has done it a few times but has righted itself. This time, I think the transmission is shot. By the way, the dealership is called "Carrs of Exeter" I would avoid them like the plague When you pay for something don't you ask them what you are getting? Find out if they installed a Chrysler Remanufactured unit. Don't you have a receipt stating what you bought??? |
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maxpower wrote: > "Ironside" > wrote in message > ups.com... > > maxpower wrote: > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > ups.com... > > > > LandB wrote: > > > "maxpower" > wrote in message > > > . .. > > > > > > > > "Ironside" > wrote in message > > > > ups.com... > > > >> > > > >> sqdancerLynn wrote: > > > >> > Start by checking codes, make sure engine is ok & it's not going > into > > > > limp > > > >> > mode. Change the fluid make sure to only use ATF3 NO DEXTRON Have > the > > > > TCM > > > >> > reflashed. (trans control module) Only dealer can do it. read thru > > this > > > >> > site http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html > > > >> > > > >> Just as a matter of interest, are new automatic transmissions still > > > >> available for a 1992 Plymouth Voyager? > > > >> > > > > > > > > Probably not > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > But a reman unit from a reputable shop is just as good as a new one, and > > > also considerably cheaper. > > > > Well, I had a reconditioned box put in my car in 2003. Since then, I > > have done 7000 miles and the box is playing up something chronic. > > There is no way I can afford to have it stripped down and fixed. (The > > cost would be £1400) So, taking into account that my brakes are > > binding all the time because of the hydraulic assembly and the > > automatic gearbox playing up, I am going to have to scrap the car. > > Bloody good job I have ordered a new one, not a Chrysler this time. I > > am taking the car to a garage next week and they are going to put in > > some ATF + 3. I am a much doubt this will sort the problem out but > > it's worth a try. > > > > Was it a recondition trans from Chrysler? If so it should be still covered > > under the 3/36 warranty. As far as you brakes goes the only thing I can > > think of at this time until I get to work to check this number you gave me > > is that the ABS unit that was installed could be for a C body vehicle. The > > DYNASTY/NewYorker uses the same ABS unit but the "NON-ADJUSTABLE" Pushrod > is > > slightly longer then the NS Caravan unit > > > > Glenn Beasley > > Chrysler Tech > > I have absolutely no idea whether the recondition unit came from > Chrysler. The Chrysler dealership fitted it. All I know it is they gave > me a 12 month./12,000 my warranty. Two days before the warranty ran > out, the box started doing what it is doing now and I managed to get > in. Since then, it has done it a few times but has righted itself. > This time, I think the transmission is shot. By the way, the > dealership is called "Carrs of Exeter" I would avoid them like the > plague > > > When you pay for something don't you ask them what you are getting? Find out > if they installed a Chrysler Remanufactured unit. Don't you have a receipt > stating what you bought??? Strangely, I used to trust what people told me. I am also not at all mechanically minded so when they say they are putting in a reconditioned gearbox, I assume it is going to work. I don't automatically ask where has it come from. I am a bit of hoarder and don't throw things away straightaway. I have actually got the invoice for the gearbox so I will have a look at it tomorrow. When the I do know, it cost me £1500 excluding Labour. 7000 mi. later and the bloody thing doesn't work properly What is this 3/36, three years or 36,000 maybe? |
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