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Jefff
change filters at same time should not be a prob
well from the beginning I heard a clunking noise I assume is from the transmission, it happens at low speeds 5-10 mi per hour. If you driving at that speed and go to accelrate thats when I hear a clunk or a banging noise it's hard to describe but it happens all the time in addition to that I also have the hesitation problems going up hills and an allmost chattering like noise on the highway. I have taken it several different Jeep dealers and they all say not a problem. Any anwsers????
When I went to the dealer about the problem, they failed to diagnose the problem. Instead they wanted me to have them do the 30,000 mile maintenance service which includes transmission service (replace fluid). It also includes most everything else that can be done under the hood - even replacing the spark plugs (platinum - aren't these good for 100k miles?). I argued with them about performing this $600 service because my feeling is that the car is under warranty and they should be able to diagnose the problem without it costing me anything. I kept my head though and suggested that I would pay for the service if it fixed my problem but if not, the service work would be on them. They wouldn't go for it and I walked out.
That was 3 years ago and I just never use the "overdrive defeat" switch because it doesn't work and if I have to have some engine braking, I shift down to 2nd. At the time I thought I would trade in my Jeep when paid off and get something else, but I find myself wanting to hang onto it because of the economy and now I'd like to try again to get this fixed.
Does anyone have an idea about what is wrong? Also - what do you think of my dealer's response to my problem? They were basically saying that they thought the $600 service work would fix my problem but were not willing to put up the money if they were wrong.
- Jim
ER
Is it dead? Solenoid/gov. sensor? Rebuild/replace? I read someplace about a fuse that effects the electronic transmission. What are the most likely scenarios? Costs? Major = >$1500, Moderate = $500 - $1500, Minor = <$500.
Thx.
Possibly you knocked the shift lever from D while shuffling through your purse or such? It doesn't take much to shift trans. from D to N. With good tight linkage it may take very little. Lever/needle wouldn't necessarily have to indicate N for the trans. to be out of D. Have you experienced the same effect since?
I have some busses here that are weak around the "valve-spools" in the trans. and filters are hard to find, sometimes they stick and stay when they shouldn't. Anyways..... Causes me to wonder if trans. fluid/filter has been changed within that 142k. on yours. Seems like the spools in the Jeep might be shifted via. coils instead of the good old fashioned mechanical means. If so, could be loose wire, weak coil, OH.....
Seems there is a switch for telling the system what gear is selected, maybe? Damn, getting old sux.
Me, I'd crawl under one of mine with a 24 oz. and mash the hell out of something I shouldn't and HAVE to do the research AGAIN.
Have the codes run on it and search for any faults that might've been logged.
Just be sure NOT to "flush" the transmission. Fluid and filter change, fill with the proper fluid type/amount and see what happens. I've never changed the fluid in either of mine, nor the filters, so I'm not much help beyond this. 215k on the '89 and 114k on the 94.
Being a "mechanic" equipment without moving parts ain't supposed to work anyway, and there's a lot of 'em on vehicles these days.
If I think /remember anything else pertinent, I'll not hesitate to let you know.
Best Regards
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
you should service the TC and both differentials every 30K.