2002 Dodge Transmission

2002 DODGE INTREPID
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CCUESTA
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I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The car is about to hit 60,000 miles. Today I experienced two times a possible problem with my transmission. After driving 45 miles on the highway at speeds of 60-65 then coming off the highway to a local road, my transmission down shifted a little hard. While driving the transmission felt like it was in third qear or like "dragging" until I got to a stop light and turned off the engine. Then the transmission begun to operate ok. What could the issue be??

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Jan 13, 2006 at 8:29 AM

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Source: Original question and visible replies. Owner reports and other participants' experiences are distinguished. Next steps are editorial guidance for obtaining diagnosis or clarifying the reported findings; they are not a verified repair procedure or an independently confirmed component diagnosis.

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THE BRIT
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I have a 2002 with exactly the same problem. I had it scanned for error code and came up with P1776 which seems to be an overdrive transmission problem, something to do with the valve body in the trans with a valve hanging up (not moving correctly).
Does your check engine light come on?? If so go to Autozone and ask them to scan it for the trouble code. I'm betting that my problem is varnish on the valves which is making them stick. So I am using a cleaning additive to see if it helps. If you find out anything about what to do please let me know.
Jan 17, 2006 at 2:36 AM
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THE BRIT
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Probably the transmission solenoid pack has gone bad.Cost to fix about $500. How do I know...I've just done it!!!!!!!!
Mar 8, 2006 at 4:02 AM

Discussion summary

2002 Dodge Transmission

A 2002 Intrepid developed a harsh downshift followed by abnormal transmission operation after highway driving. Switching the engine off temporarily restored normal behavior.

Reported outcome: The original owner did not report a confirmed repair. Another participant reported code P1776 on their own car and later said they had replaced the solenoid pack.

The code, additive trial and solenoid-pack account belong to the other participant. They do not establish the original vehicle's diagnosis or repair.

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