recently purchased a 2000 dodge duranago slt . we have been having problems with gear shift. you have to slam the gear shift into park or it will not start up after u shut it off. also at times when you put it in reverse it acts like you are in netrual. the dealer says this is normal but i think he is full of it. anyone else have this problem and how was it corrected thanks for the help
2006-12-05 12:35:10 · 6 answers · asked by md 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
i own a repair shop,and he is full of it,,this means the transmission has been out of it before ,and they didn't get the linkage put back right on it when they put it back in the vehicle,you can align it back up though ,but id have them do it,,but they are full of it,,there is no such problems with the durango like this,,they must think were all stupid or something,,but that's whats doing this,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-12-05 16:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in "limp in" mode (stuck in first gear) because your transmission control module (called a TCM) needs to be reset. It thinks there is a problem, so freezes into first gear. It could be reset in a matter of minutes-- if that's all that is wrong. Does it return to normal use after the engine cools down overnight? Then go back to a "stuck" first gear after warming up? Then it's almost certainly a tranny control reset. It could be the transmission gasket repair sucked something into a valve body, but that is less likely because the filter for the tranny prevents it. You may have to double-check that. This is a COMMON PROBLEM with Chrysler products. The TCM must be cleared and "relearn" the right settings. Find a shop or friendly auto parts store with a diagnostic DRB scan tool you hook up from inside the car under the dashboard. Call around, even to mobile mechanics, and ask if they know this procedure. (You can buy your own DRB tool, but they can be expensive even on Amazon or the 'net-- say $200, more or less.) Chilton Auto Manual has a procedure for clearing and re-learning the right code using the DRB tool. I won't go into it here, but it's easy. Transmission shops naturally go for expensive repairs. But try this first. I had the same problem with a '94 Dodge Intrepid and spent a year and much money "fixing" the transmission that didn't need fixing.
2016-05-22 22:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While Loco is right about them having trans. problems it's most commonly in the valve bodies not the linkages. My 1999 and my 2000 had numerous problems with the trannies. Had 2 replacements put in each one by the time I had 70,000 on either one, by 75,000 the 2000 needed a new engine. Chrysler put a fresh crate engine in it and it burned up another trans., so I sold both of them.
2006-12-05 14:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a selector and neutral switch problem.This problem is not normal. Go to US Department of Transportion web sight. They will list all problems in regards to your year SUV. If I can remember there had been recalls on transmission and shifter problems.
This could also been caused by abuse or miss-use from the owner before you.
2006-12-05 12:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Hemicharger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SOunds like the shift linkage/cable is stretched or something, or its not the correct one for that particular truck. May have been in an accident that no one wants to tell you about.
2006-12-05 12:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every Durango I have ever known about has tranny problems, this is very common just have the tranny rebuilt then you will have a good vehicle.
2006-12-05 12:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋