Transmission replacement instructions please?

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

154,395 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC

ROBIN JARRELL

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I can drive to the store or where ever I am going and it changes gears like it should. But if I stop and turn it off and then I start it up and leave it wont change gears at all.

Nov 29, 2016 at 9:23 PM

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KASEKENNY

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We need to start with checking the transmission fluid. Depending on what you find we can go in a different direction but I suspect you are going to need to replace the transmission. These vehicle have what is called a 41TE transmission and this is a pretty common issue. Basically the pump inside the unit is not able to build the pressure and it doesn't move.

Here is a guide that will help with replacing the unit but let's start with the fluid condition and go from there:

https://youtu.be/3vJAojsrfuU

Below is the process from the manual on how to check the fluid and replace the unit if you need it. Thanks

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Feb 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM