TRANSMISSION IN?LIMP? MODE

Your a pretty sharp fellow. Not only will they give you the proper attention, they have the proper means to flash the TCM. And the correct parts. If you've checked both fuse boxes, and checked the frluid thats the best thing. After you find a good dealer, any Chrsler dealer can do this, get their diagnosis, and if you need advice let me know. Thanks for the reply. Phone around, ask them if they have an ASE certified man doing trans. Work. They should say yes. With no hesitation. If they stumble their answer, keep looking. Ok, your welcome. Thank 2carpros, their the people with the vision. Good luck sir.

This DTC will set if an internal TCM malfunction occurs

Check all pin and make sure none is pushed out
check fuses and relay with key on engine on and or running

record all DTCs and erase codes
turn ignition on and then start
move the gearshift lever slowly through each gear position
if DTC return, replace TCM

The scanner is the whole thing because at the dealer, there were 6 or 7 re-programming bulletins, a larger computer would clear the TCM, and that would fix many shift complaints. So it may be the TCM. There's a part number on it. If you can call a dealer parts department, they can tell you if your part number supercedes to a revised(fixed) TCM software program for shifting. It may be the TCM internally. 2001 had a new design electrically, drove technicians to re-flashing(reprogramming) it. I hope it works out for you.

That's a very reasonable price, and I am happy for ya.
Soon, you'll be able to just plug both power and software updates into each car so its warm, and starts and runs good, it will let you know by mileage each services it needs, make the appointment and pay for it in advance, I hope, especially the pay for it part, see-ya

Bad TCM

Need to check for codes
suspect tranny solenoid pack and or speed sensors

good luck