2001 Chrysler Town and Country

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
Battery light came on a few times code said low voltage all the time we replaced the alternator but right before we replaced it all the gears went out no reverse and it would go forward 30 seconds at a time had to keep restarting it to get it to go for 30 seconds
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 1:43 PM

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Tiny
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Have you tested the charging voltage? Have you manually recharged the battery?
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 1:54 PM
Tiny
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Would that have anything to do with no gears? Thanks when we had the battery tested they said it passed but it was low and needed charged, and we just took it out of the car.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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The transmission controls are electric. You must have a fully charged battery before looking any further.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will have my husband make sure it is charged, or could we try another battery and see if that is it?
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:27 PM
Tiny
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Stupid question how do you know if a battery is fully charged?
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:32 PM
Tiny
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You can have it tested. Charging it at 20 amps for an hour would charge it but it would still need to be test to determine if it's good or not and then the charging system of the van needs to be tested.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for replying 4 diffrent people off the bat said I needed another transmission you are giving me some hope and things to try
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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Battery seems fine it was testing 14 something and so was the alternator what would be the next thing we look at, when the car was not running he tested the battery and the numbers kept dropping is that normal?
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
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If your still have transmission shifting problem, have a transmission shop look at it as they have a lot of trouble with the electric shift solenoids.
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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Someone told my husband to drop the transmission pan and he did and there were alot of metal shavings in it, I guess my tranny is shot. Thanks for all your help
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Sunday, December 5th, 2010 AT 2:16 AM
Tiny
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Yep, that's not a good sign at all.
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Sunday, December 5th, 2010 AT 2:39 AM

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