Transmission in limp mode when warm

2004 CHRYSLER 300M
150,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD
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DAVID JOHN2
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Goes into second gear limp mode. draws code 1776 only when warm.
Aug 3, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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DAVID JOHN2
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Could the problem be a bad solenoid pack?
Aug 3, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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STEVE W.
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More likely the valve body itself. The switches do fail but you need the PCM breakout box and the trans simulator to do any testing. If you have those you can check the LR Pressure Switch resistance. Should be below 5 ohms for a good switch.
Aug 3, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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