transmission whines

2009 DODGE AVENGER

132,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC

ROBYNTHACKER

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Replaced transmission it whines when accelerating up and down and takes high rpm's to shift. had it scanned and all that came up was rear wheel speed sensor. can that affect transmission?

Aug 7, 2019 at 5:37 AM

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Hello,

The transmission whines in most cases when the fluid filter gets clogged. here is a guide to help you fix the problem with diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Aug 8, 2019 at 11:44 AM

ROBYNTHACKER

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I had it put on a computer it says the rear wheel speed sensor is bad. does that affect the transmission?

Aug 8, 2019 at 12:34 PM

STRAILER

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Yes, it can effect the transmission as the data of the wheel speed sensors is run through the CAN. Here is the location and instructions on how to replace the sensor. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Aug 9, 2019 at 11:43 AM