the transmission doesn't seem to want to shift out of third gear, what could be the problem?
Asked by nick_king69 Nov 01, 2007 at 07:58 PM about the 1992 Chrysler Town & Country
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
the transmission doesn't seem to want to shift out of third gear, what could be the problem? when i take off it acts like it is in second or third and about the time i hit 40mph it doesn't shift and the engine's rmp is around 4,000 rpms
4 Answers
sounds like a sensor or or internal problem iwould take it yo a trans,shop and let a mechanic test drive.
littlehorn answered 16 years ago
This could be a solenoid, or it could be low pressure from the front pump. A solenoid or electrical problem would likely throw a code that could be read. More than likely your transmission is shot. I picked up a LOT of Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth minivans with bad transmissions like you're describing.
It sounds like you are in limp mode, 2nd gear only, and you need to take it to a shop for a scan.
My 2005 Town and Country wouldn't shift in hot weather after driving a while, (P0700 code) so I went into the fuse box and replaced the EATX Safety Shut Down Relay for $20. Problem solved! Thanks, Occam's razor!
