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2005 Chrysler 300 transmission problems
My car has 48000 miles on it, has been in the shop 4 times in the past 6000 miles. When I hit 35-40 a feel a rumble - service tech tells me it is going into overdrive and that is normal-. If it is "normal" why did I not feel it until 6000 miles ago. Anyone else have this issue?
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what does it exactly consist of????
I had the Torque convertor changed and they flushed the tranny 8 times. Good until 50,000 miles and put in another new torque converter.
Told the mechanic that I had advised Chrysler and the dealer as to where the water was coming from. This mechanic extended the drain tube down to the side on the transmission and sent Chrysler a report on what I had requested.
Three years ago, Xhrysler had a clip and silicone etc. crap that would supposedly seal the tube.
Silicone and tranny oil mix about as well as oiul and water. It takes a very minute amount of water to make the torque convertor rumble and shake etc.
By the way, Tell the dealer that there is a TSB for the problem.
The TSB Number (Canada) is TSB 21 - 011 - 05
My car started to do that when it had only 60 miles on it. Your AC condensor drain tube us dripping on top the transmission and water is getting in the tranny via the bottom of the filler tube which is not water proof.
I had the Torque convertor changed and they flushed the tranny 8 times. Good until 50,000 miles and put in another new torque converter.
Told the mechanic that I had advised Chrysler and the dealer as to where the water was coming from. This mechanic extended the drain tube down to the side on the transmission and sent Chrysler a report on what I had requested.
Three years ago, Xhrysler had a clip and silicone etc. crap that would supposedly seal the tube.
Silicone and tranny oil mix about as well as oiul and water. It takes a very minute amount of water to make the torque convertor rumble and shake etc.
By the way, Tell the dealer that there is a TSB for the problem.
The TSB Number (Canada) is TSB 21 - 011 - 05
From my research the deal is that the ac condensor is leaking water (condensation) onto the tranny and the water is getting into the tranny fill tube which is not water proof , and into the transmission causing a vibration at speeds above 60mph (it's mixing with the tranny fluid causing a strawberry milkshake look eventually). A few guys did something that sounds smart: they had the line from the ac re-routed away from transmission...I have not looked at the line yet to know what size it is, but I have re-routed the drain line from my kitchen (the one that leaks outside) because it was leaking too close to my house. I simply found a plastic L pipe that fitted around the existing pipe, attached it, turned it away and sealed it when it was in the desired position....I wonder if I can do the same to my ac leak-line on my 300 srt8??? Another guy made sense when he said he simply poured fluid into his car while old fluid was runnig out at the bottom until he saw clean fluid running out then he closed the drain point and continued to fill the transmission until his pinky could feel the fluid in the fill tube. Another guy measured what came out and put the same amount back in...ATF-4 seems to be the fluid to use. in a cold engine the level should be at 3 and a hot engine should be at 4. There is a special dipstick that can be bought from chrysler: part 9336 ( a long dipstick with a flat metal piece on the end to know when the bottom is reached),,I hear it's nothing special and that anything that reached could be freakin used as long as you know where the levels should be(at 3 in cold engine and 4 in hot engine that has been idling fir at least 20 min) if your not sure just wait for it to get cold (maybe 4 or more hours), FYI:::I hear the benz c320 uses the same dipstick,
My engine is cold and my car has been leaking fluid, I am going to use the dipstick in my porsche if it's long enough to make sure the level is at 3 (cold engine).
except:
1-I dont the difference between atf-4 and atf
2-where is the damn fill tube?
Dipstick Tube Seal May Leak Causing ATF Contamination Or Transmission Shudder/Buzz
Go buy some seafoam transmission treatment. Pour 1/2 bottle into your tranny via the tube up top. Drive it down the road for 10 min, shift through all the gears, and cruise at each average speed. Seafoam dries water out, while keeping everything lubed. Had the tranny shudder, Seafoamed. Its been gone for months. 10$ at Napa, simple, cheap, works for as long as you have tranny fluid. Hope that helps.
I'm sorry to hear about your 300. Unfortunately, the only thing that was successful for me was a total transmission replacement. I was very persistent with researching the TSB's associated with the issue and presenting them to Chrysler but the thing that did the trick was a compassionate service manager at one of the Chrysler dealerships. He went to bat with Chrysler on my behalf and they agreed to replace the transmission. Prior to the replacement, I spent about $2500 getting work done that did not correct the problem plus rentals. I still have the car and since the transmission replacement, I have not had any other major issues with the vehicle. Good luck!
The final news on my 2005 Chrysler is that one month ago, the "new" transmission that was installed began slipping. I finally decided that I was done with ALL THINGS CHRYSLER and replaced the car. To anyone else dealing with the water in the transmission issue, know that Chrysler is well aware of this issue but apparently has decided that the cost of a recall and fix is too great. I've seen the 2011 model and like the 2005, its an esthetically pleasing car, but it takes more than good looks to hold a customer. I'm done with the brand. You could not give me a Chrysler for free.
I also found out that I had no dipstick in my car during this ordeal. I had never heard of such a thing before this car.
The shop said this was a common issue with the model.
After you open the shifter panel, note how the part that sticks looks like a part from a cheap toy.
July'09 78,00 miles Replaced rack & pinion,power steering line ,gear-power steering - $1855
Aug'12 Sucked valve seat-replaced engine block - $8200
Jan'13 - Transmission blown- yet to be replaced.
Yes, love the style. This is my fifth Chrysler and obviously my last!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your problem with your chrysler. You have definitely invested a lot of $ in this lemon!
I noticed that they added a few new colors to the 300 model including an eye catching red. Chrysler continues to focus on esthetics while ignoring the mechanical issues impacting their customers.
Unfortunately, like a gorgeous chick with an STD, you fall for the looks then get burnt.
Good luck!
I have a 2005 chry 300C hemi.with 54000 klms..(approx 32000 mi).. my tranny is toast,and no warranty.. dearer would install a rebuild for $5700.00
I took it to Dan's Transmission, Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada.
they will repair it for $4500.00 plus tax....and correct why it was failing... They replaced all components,bearings etc...new coolent lines,,and installed a Transmission cooler,and removed it from the radiator....
they said it was rebuilt before,because there were rem components in the transmission. I bought the car with23ooo miles on it..so....similar story to yours,,and a;ll out of MY pocket..hope you had a bit of help from Chrysler with it
I took it to Dan's Transmission, Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada.
They will repair it for $4500.00 plus tax....and correct why it was failing... They replaced all components,bearings etc...new coolent lines,,and installed a Transmission cooler,and removed it from the radiator....
They said it was rebuilt before,because there were rem components in the transmission.
I am trying to find out if it was a warranty repair.if yes,they would only replace necessary components,and hope it lasts till warranty is run out... I bought the car with23000 miles on it..so....similar story to yours,,and a;ll out of MY pocket..hope you had a bit of help from Chrysler with it
I have had this happen to me once, completely shut off when turning into a parking stall, slow and sharp.
I've also had the the hesitation in the gas pedal.... I also have the transmission that likes to slam down/hard shift once and a while too
Did you find anything out with yours?