Transmission problem 1998 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 123000 miles speedometer and odometer not working, doesnt seem to change gears properly. Check the chassis ground that goes from your batteies - post to the frame chassis and clean that too. View repair Repair - Perform the appropriate diagnostics. If this is the case, the clutch may also be slipping. I call the 1-800 hotline.
I am going to test the whole thing out tomarrow, by removing the ground strap. Chrysler has known about this problem from the beginning and has done little to rectify it. This stopped about 5 seconds later. Please read all the bullets before zooming to the codes. I'm a bit tight on money right now.
I replaced input and output sensors, I took van to have codes read, it shoes a p0720, p0715, po500, and a p0700 with the last 2 codes repeating what would you recommend next? Check the wires for the solenoid! The valve body in the transmission needs to be removed to access these items. If this is the case, the clutch may also be slipping. They have also shown no care or concern for the public safety of people driving their van when it dies with no warning on highways, intersections etc. I've followed alot of posts here that have transmissions in limp mode problems. As you can see the wire color has changed it is now a yellow with a orange tracer. It is the 12 volt supply to the solenoids. The Transmission Control System calculates the desired line pressure based on inputs from both the engine and transmission.
One shouldn't have to go to the dealer on repairs, but Dodge is clearly making a vehicle here which nearly requires specialized knowledge and equipment to do repairs. It also throws the code P0171 to let you know that it has done this. The change did not work, and it changed the milage readout, which incidentally added more miles to my van. Neutral is not an engagement of the clutches. Ok great, so this means one 1 of two 2 things a bad Water Pump or a Bad Thermostat. I am newcome to this forum, but old timer regarding 89 dodge B250 with 4speed tranny. My first order of business will be to attempt to disable the built in security system or simply try to defeat it.
Remove the clamp plate bolts and clamp plate. I car dolly the van home. Caravan P0700 Code Definition If you are scanning your vehicle right now, you should be looking for a second code that tells you what is actually wrong. Just want to correct one thing on your second subject. The actual line pressure is continuously being compared to the desired target line pressure. The guy tells me to clean the spliced wires, and reconnect them.
The key here is Cooling System! Too many trannys are rebuilt or replaced for big bucks because of a loose wire that was inadvertantly repaired during reinstall or a ground wire that was rusted. They had it for two weeks, they couldn't get it started at first, and asked me if I could come start it for them. It seemed to fix the problem for a couple of miles, then it started doing the same thing again. I called some places, and found an alternator for 127. It had low fluid once and I heard that that can cause failure to the packs, anyone else heard that? It is possible the pressure switch or sensor is the issue. One major symptom of this is the transmission sticking in second gear. Where is the splice and ground strap?!?!?!? This can only be diagnosed by Chrysler-specific tools, which some shops outside dealers do have.
You can use a code reader, go to auto zone as stated, or do a manual check by counting the code read out on the check engine light. If I lock out overdrive it stops. You'll want to replace the spark plug wires. Continue to hold both buttons in, and count to five. Actually, I'm glad for the correct info.
This problem may be present in other Chrysler Models as well but we will stay focused on the Mini-Van family for now. I will be trying this tomorrow to see what happens. One other thing I found out here on the web is to take off the battery for 10 minutes and the tranny will come out of limp mode. I do have one question. The oil pump assembly pressurizes the fluid and directs it to the pressure regulator valve where it becomes the main supply of fluid to the various components and hydraulic circuits in the transmission. I would be ashamed to be a Chrysler worker with all this allegations If you want more horror stories just do a www.
Replacing the cap is cheap and easy and should be the first thing you try. We are linking errors to specific help pages as an ongoing project. If you can't decipher the diagrams, copy and paste them into word and email it to me and I'll be happy to help. One last thing, I wouldn't recommend buying a 1996 Dodge Caravan. Let us all know if you have done it successfully and where the wires are. Where the hell is the friggin thing at????? So the Temperature Gauge in the dash was wrong! Then as it is coming down it suddenly will engage for a short time, but disengages when you come to a stop.