Off Topic Daily Driver Issue
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Racer
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From: Morehead Ky
Off Topic Daily Driver Issue
I know this is off topic but wondered what you guys thought. I have 03 Chrysler Town and Country van 3.8 liter with 111,000 on the clock (DD). I changed the transmission filter and fluid today and now it seems to have and somewhat abrupt downshift from 3 to 2 when slowing down. I've verified the fluid is full. The only thing I can think of is the new filter was a cheap brand I've never heard of and not Mopar. Could that be the culprit? Generally speaking, I tend to get oem original parts (especially the vette) but they didn’t have Mopar, I was in a hurry so I settled.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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I know this is off topic but wondered what you guys thought. I have 03 Chrysler Town and Country van 3.8 liter with 111,000 on the clock (DD). I changed the transmission filter and fluid today and now it seems to have and somewhat abrupt downshift from 3 to 2 when slowing down. I've verified the fluid is full. The only thing I can think of is the new filter was a cheap brand I've never heard of and not Mopar. Could that be the culprit? Generally speaking, I tend to get oem original parts (especially the vette) but they didn’t have Mopar, I was in a hurry so I settled.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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Chrysler requires a specific fluid (ATF 4, I think).
Did you use it, or the normal everyday Dextron stuff.
Did you use it, or the normal everyday Dextron stuff.
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Racer
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From: Morehead Ky
I think I found the answer. Based on what I've read googling the Tranmission Control Module need to have a "quick learn" sequence ran on it. From what I can gather, the filter change has radically changed the parameters in the tranny and the TCM needs to relearn them. Also, from what I can tell, it seems to be something that has to be done at a dealership. Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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From: Gaithersburg MD A member since 2007 but then the computer crashed and then the car crash loss of memory X 2
I'll bet someone with a scanner and the right card or key will fix that in about 5 minutes.
Sneak by a stealership around lunch tomrrow slip a tech $ 20.00 and I bet it will get reset.
Sneak by a stealership around lunch tomrrow slip a tech $ 20.00 and I bet it will get reset.
