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1997 dodge caravan transmission wont shift

From a dead stop seems fine then it will not shift into next gear.if i let off the gas and give it gas again it seems to slip and then go back to the way it was before.very cold temps.all week.close to25 degrees today.it ran fine two days ago.tranny fluid level on the stick showin fluid in the warm operating range.what could it be?

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Stuck valve in the tranny in cold weather let it warm up before driving it then put it in neutral and warm up tranny if it does not slip then it is probably a sticking valve

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J HAll

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  • Posted on May 07, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission slipping when warm

I was told to change my Transmission Control Module,located on the transmission . You can get it new for under $200 but, I was advised to get it from a junk yard it's alot cheaper and its easier. I hope this helps

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Mike Mc Cann

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  • Posted on Nov 09, 2009

SOURCE: Transmission slipping

Did you check the trans oil level. When you changed
the RADIATOR you will loose some trans oil.
If the transmission oil was low when you changed
the radiator it's lower now. Check it now.
Now, if thats not the problem. With that many miles
have you changed the trans oil lately theirs a filter
above the trans oil pan that may be pluged up change
it and the oil. Also, buy a can of trans X it's the only fix
in a can stuff I"LL use.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 19, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Dodge grand caravan sport. Transmission

I need a little mor info. But the reason for the being stuck in 2nd gear is because when something goes wrong with the tranny. it goes into "LIMP" mode wich keeps the trans. from shifting out of 2nd when you are going forward. It does sound like your trans. is gone out though.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2010

SOURCE: my 2003 dodge caravan whines and when it seems

Hate to tell you this , but sounds like the pump is going in the transmission. First check the fluid level to make sure the fluid is up to full. The fuild and filter need to be replace at 60,000 miles. Clogged transmission filter can restrict the fluid flow into the transmission fluid pump.

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dj_relly999

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 transmission shifting problems.

good day, you may try replacing your automatic transmission fluid, a good run will be noticeable, hope this helps, have a nice day

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