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2001 Dodge Caravan Repair Question


Topics covered: Rebuilt, Shift solenoid, Torque.
Mileage: 600,000 miles.

Asked on January 4, 2011

Shifting

I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan and it seems to wind out before shifting into a higher "gear".I have to go 27mph to shift and then 53mph before it shifts again.What particularly can it be?
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Replied on January 4, 2011

This can be caused by low pressure in the transmission, bad shift solenoids, a bad trans control module... Have any warning lights come on?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 8, 2011

Thare were no warning lights on.Off hand how much would each of those possible problems cost.

Thanks

Tiny Response from cars177
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Replied on January 9, 2011

That is difficult to say. The shift solenoids would be a couple hundreded (with labor) the TCM about the same. AS far as the pressure issue, one would need to see what is causing the issue.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 20, 2011

I took the vehicle to a shop and this are the charges.What do you think?
1 new assembly,1 filter,1 new band,trans fluid,1 rebuilt torque convertor,pump assembly(front),drum(forward),planetary,gear-sun w/shell,shell-sun gear,governor body-w/o valves,labor to rebuild $831.60 $524.70 to remove and reinstall.

Tiny Response from cars177
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Replied on January 20, 2011

That is a good price. However, read their warranty and make sure everything is covered. For example, if they get a bad "rebuilt torque converter," will they charge you labor again to R&R the trans?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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