Just had the raditor replaced and now it is having problems going into drive. Aamco said it needed a new transmission. Being a single Mom with not that ch money what should I do? Repair it?
2007-03-26 09:00:04 · 8 answers · asked by missthang1960 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
If it is drivable, bring it to a dealer,let him go over the entire car and see what they give you for trade in value. They will tell you what it needs and then figure out how much is it going to cost you to keep it on the road for a while. Do it a few times, since you don't have a honest mechanic of your own.
2007-03-26 09:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by Outside the box 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely get another opinion before just saying to heck with it and either replacing the trans or selling it off.
Some transmission shops are notorious for replacing trnsmissions when it isn't really necessary. They try to sell a transmission for anything that comes in the doors, whether it can be fixed or not. They do that to make more money since it's a bigger job rather than just fixing a small problem.
Take it to the local Dodge or Chrysler dealer and have them check it out. They may charge a check-out fee to do it if you don't fix it, so ask before hand so you kow what it'll cost going in. It may be something as simple as low fluid, could be a bad sensor. Be aware, it could very well be the transmission.
You can let the dealer go over the entire car and tell you what they think needs replacing, but this should be free. Just have to be careful as they sometimes try too aggressively to sell stuff and list a bunch of stuff that is questionable instead of actually needing replacing.
If they want to charge for a vehicle inspection, tell them no thanks, just check the trans problem for me. Chances are, they'll look it over anyway, and if there's something bad wrong, the tech will tell you. With the inspection, they'll look for anything and everything that CAN be done, instead of just what NEEDS to be done.
2007-03-26 16:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple.
You need to know how much the van is actually worth. Look up EBAY: COMPLETED LISTINGS, find a van like yours with similar mileage and how much it sold for, find as many as you can and average the price, this will be a reality as to what your AS van is worth.
If the repair is too expensive.. (im gonna say they qouted you around 800-1000$) Its really a harsh decision.
BOTTOM LINE
nobody wants to buy a car that has a bad trans problem. Either sell it for DIRT CHEAP or fix it and get some money back :/
2007-03-28 03:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by drk90zz6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are a woman and not mechanically inclined.I say, Sell it to highest bidder,or scrap it.The junkyards are paying really well for vehicles lately.I deal with used vehicles everyday, repairing and selling.Since your van is a 91.It more than likely has about 150,000 miles on it and may be more.It is too old with many other parts that are gonna be going and nickel and dime you to death.Putting a trans in even by a repair garage will be around $1,100 aand the van isn't worth much more than $400.00 to $500.00 in good shape.Sell it or scrap it and find somethng else.
2007-03-26 20:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by tturbod2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,,, problems going into drive? this might be cheap to fix.... go to your local automotive store, get two quarts of 'trans-x' transmission additive. and four qts of xmission fluid and if applicable, a filter for your transmission and a new pan gasket. drain the fluid,replace old filter inside with the new one, wipe clean pan dry. wipe dry bottom of transmission, reinstall pan with new gasket... refill transmission with the first two quarts of trans-x . top off fluid with regular fluid. start engine and excercise xmission from p n d 1 2 3. with engine still running put it in p and check fluid level. refill if needed. drive car... xmission should go to drive normally after a few miles..recheck fluid level. total cost of repair ... about 50bucks. :) p.s. i wonder if the radiator replaced caused the transmission to fail... if the new radiator fails to cool the trany fluids???? two to three months top to distroy it.. just a thought..... but if so., the problem will be reversed... comming out of drive... ahhh never mind.... good luck.
2007-03-29 21:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by charlie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get a low mileage transmission form a junkyard, then all you would need to do is have it serviced after getting it insatlled in the van, this might cost less than a new transmission.
2007-03-26 09:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check the level of fluid on trans with engine running. when they changed thr rad. they let out about one quart from the lines. so that will make it pause at stop signs or when you first start it up and put it in gear. also make sure all plugs are pluged in around were they were working on the radiator
2007-03-26 09:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by jsn_ayers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It in all possibility isn't nicely definitely worth the fix. there are various greater cutting-edge minivans available on C.L. ebay, etc. that are greater cutting-edge, in respectable shape (possibly) that are greater value-effective than the cost of the tranny. i might inspect different possibilities previously sinking the money into your 18 year old van. good success!
2016-10-19 23:45:43 · answer #8 · answered by schwalm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋