Output speed sensor

Tiny
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Some 3 weeks ago I had my van in a shop and had solenoid packs replaced. There was another error code and Mr. Transmission guys told me it was pointing to solenoid packs and that I have to replace solenoid pack, which I agreed of course.

Engine light never came back, so I guess that problem was solved.

However, last 2 weeks (a week after solenoids were replaced) I've noticed that when I'm coming to a full stop (traffic lights) it looks like engine surges just for a split of second and van slightly jumps in place like gears shifting does not work properly. Almost like it shifts in lower gear but that happens last tenth of a second before I come to a full stop.

Also, I've noticed this. When I am at stop, but still in Drive gear and holding my brakes, van is not as still as it was before. Before it was almost like I put it in Neutral, completely silent and still. Now I can hear that van is a little bit louder when in Drive and at stop (holding my brakes) and I can feel my steering wheel slightly shaking and shimmering.

Can anyone help with what am I looking at to fix here?

I also have to say that guys at Mr. Transmission were pretty weird at one point back then when they replaced those solenoids. ". Oh everything seems fine now, but you never know. If you feel your transmission feels kind of weird, just come back. It might be that your transmission fell apart. Then you are looking at few thousands to spend on fixing this. Just come back and we'll see what's happening." That sounded little dodgy.

Thanks in advance!
Thursday, December 18th, 2008 AT 9:21 AM

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Tiny
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I visited many sites and it looks like the problem is the Input and Output "Transmission Speed Sensor" I'm going to replace both in a few days. Total cost around $38 at Advance Auto Parts.
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much once again!

Yes, It is so inexpensive I will do it anyway, even if that's not the case. I am sure it's never replaced in the past, so this will be a little refreshment anyway.

Please, let me know your results if you do it before I do this. I am not sure I will be able to mess with this before Friday (Dec.26th)

It's just I would be really happy if we could get some opinion from experts here in this forum. Just for the peace of mind.

Thanks again!
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Both sensors came in today (Output Speed Sensor and Turbine Speed Sensor). Have to decide what I'm going to do... am I going to install them myself or ask my good friend to do it for me at his car shop.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/63461_IMG_5206_1.jpg

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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Hello,
I replaced both the input and output speed sensor on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. It shifts better in all gears but It still slightly shifts abruptly around 30 mph. At 30 mph the rpm goes down to 1000, then it seems to shift possibly from 4th to 2nd. Amy way's it is better bit not 100% - any other ideas?
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Exactly the same situation here. I just came back home from my car mechanic's shop. They replaced it in less than 1/2 hour and charged me $35 CAD. I got both sensors replaced and it really looks a lot better than before. I've noticed it "jumped" but slightly only once on my way back home (some 15 km away). It could also be that engine computer is in learning state now, not sure.

Overall, it looks a lot better than before but it would be really good if we can find out what's the main culprit here.
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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OK. I have seen some writing about the computer needing to recalibrate, etc. Some internet site actually has a proceudre for retraing the computer

Maybe according to what you are sayiing (andthe web site) the computer needs some time to recalibrate the shift points?

As I said before, my wife confirmed, it shifts better, but still jumps a little around 30 mph
I guess we will keep working on it.
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that's what we should continue doing I guess. I'm sytill puzzled as to why no expert in this forum wants to give some input. I am sure it would help a lot.

I don't believe retraining the computer can give any bad results, I remember I had to do the same thing with my old car (Geo Storm, 5 speed manual), although it had nothing to do with transmission, it was similar procedure.

Sure, I will keep checking this post, let's try to help ourselves.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend!
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Still no progress on this thing. I guess I should go back to Mr. Transmission and ask them to retrain my transmission. There is nothing else left :(
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Little update. Not sure if you're still watching this thread, but I've decided to post this anyway.

For some reason, this problem did not have anything to do with transmission or retraining it for that matter.

I've got another error code 4 days ago, went to my buddy's car shop, got it checked out.

It was P0404.

Replaced my EGR valve same day, and the problem I had with that slight jumping when coming to a full stop went away. Car runs perfectly like I always remember it.

Even though my problem is gone, I'd appreciate if there is someone who understands these things a lot better than I do, so he/she can at least try to explain what this EGR valve has to do with the problem I had and explained in one of my previous posts. How come it's fixed just by replacing EGR valve?

I am sure it could help others with this same problems as well.

Thanks in advance!
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the post about the egr valve. I think I am going to give this a whirl. It's a hell of a lot better than replacing rear brakes or rear struts if unecessary. These are the same issues I am having with my 2004 Dodge Stratus. Plus the check engine light kept coming on with an evap or purge symptom. Hoping this egr valve is the trick. Thanks
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 11:20 AM

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