1992 Chrysler Le Baron Transmission

YOUNGNAT

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1992 CHRYSLER LE BARON
3.0L
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
30,000 MILES

As I was leaving my parking space I noticed that my car took off slower than usual, I got on the off ramp to get on the freeway and it was then I noticed my car would not shift out of second gear. I pulled off to the side, smelled my trans fluid and it smelled really burnt. I did add some trans fluid earlier in the day, is it possible I overfilled it? Also, when I looked under my car my trans pan was really hot and appeared to be leaking. I do know that staying in second gear is limp mode for this transmission. Any explanation?

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
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Why did you need to add transmission fluid? Did you check the level with the engine running?

Have you had a mechanic read and record the diagnostic fault codes in the Transmission Computer? As a general rule, if the transmission starts out in first gear like normal, then bangs back to second gear during or right after a shift, slippage in a clutch pack is the first suspect. When it starts out in second gear as soon as you shift into "drive" after starting the engine, that slippage hasn't had a chance to occur yet. A failing speed sensor is a better suspect then because the problem was detected before any shifting occurred.