I have a 2001 dodge stratus and the engine light just came on and when running th rpm are running way to high , engine sonds like it wont shift
2006-09-12 08:16:56 · 7 answers · asked by timmeador2007 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unfortunately, your transmission is failing.
The "Check Engine" light comes on when there a fault detected that will allow emissions to rise. Your transmission will not go into the high range or overdrive. That is why the RPM's are high. With an engine running out of prescribed range for the speed or conditions, emissions are going to rise, therefore the light comes on.
You will need to make an appointment with the dealer or a transmission shop for repairs.
And, unfortunately, this particular repair isn't normally very cheap.
2006-09-12 09:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When your transmission has a major malfunction it goes into limp home mode which leaves it in second gear the transmission is controlled by the same computer as the engine and that is why the check engine light is on. this feature is designed to get you to the nearest repair facility so don't continue to drive it this way.
2006-09-12 09:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mark G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The alternator on your engine is regulated to furnish a definite volume of voltage and cutting-edge to all the electrical powered aspects of your motor vehicle, which contains your battery. utilising a motor vehicle at severe-RPM in a decrease kit is actual undesirable on your engine with the aid of fact it generates various extra warmth and can smash down the viscosity of your motor oil. do no longer try this. you will burn your engine up. in case you attempt to cost a ineffective battery, utilising it on the limited-get right of entry to highway for half-hour or so ought to do the trick.
2016-11-07 04:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by falls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check your fluids but it sounds as though one of the engine/transmission monitoring sensors is bad or is recieving a bad signal. I suggest you have a computer analysis done to find which one it is. Hopefully the problem is that simple and no major part needs replaced.
Good luck
2006-09-12 08:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a Dodge- what did you expect? They tend to start breaking down after 5 years... You could put money into a vast black hole of car repairs or try to get a higher quality auto... Good luck.
2006-09-12 09:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by rlndsv 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the tranny starting to slip. It needs service right away. You can try a trann additive but it's only a temporary fix. Take it to a tranny shop and get your tranny "tuned-up."
2006-09-12 08:20:27 · answer #6 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your computer could be malfunctioning, or make sure the head gasket isnt leaking. check your oil if it looks milky white you have a blown head gasket.
2006-09-12 09:12:02 · answer #7 · answered by plasticman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋