I've encountered some problems with my transmission (Dodge Grand Caravan Sport
3.8 AWD year 2000 ).
I've already exchange transmissin oil three times (once with filter) Oil was
dirty and brownish but smells normally -(not burned). Now is Reddish clear.
I've exchanged Solenoid Pack (brand new)
I've checked by OBDII reader - but no transmission error codes
My main problem is:
When I start my car in the morning (engine is cold and aslo transmission
oil is cold; ambient temp. 15 Deg Celcius)
Engine works fine, idle approx 900 700rpm.
And after changing from PtoR or NtoD or NtoR (and all other combination
when cold - engine stops idle - dies,
-Then I start again engine try to put gear once again sometimes is good> and I can drive - no problems all day(until next morning)
- or sometimes I must afer changing gear to D or R quickly release brake -
- car is driving going forward or reverse.
If in last case if I push brake pedal just after releasing brake pedal
if not Engine will stop idle. But I if I push brake pedal after 100m of driving
it will be no problem all day long)
I was visiting couple mechanics (they dont have DRBII or DRBIII scanning
tool) - first diagnosis Solenoid Pack (it's replaced now brand new).
But after replacement no luck.
It could be in the valve body of the electronic
transaxle where there is a switch valve, a control valve and a regulator
valve all three related to the torque converter clutch.
How to check this Valves - if they are working correctly or not (after disassembly Valve body)?
Or how to diagnose that problem is Torque Converter.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:36 AM
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