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NavyMom
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Nov 11, 2009, 1:44 PM
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Dodge 2000 Transmission
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Please help me solve my a transmission problem with my 2000 Dodge Durango. Transmission went out this year at 140,000 miles. We had a transmission shop rebuild the transmission.
Picked up car from mechanic and started to drive home. I live in the mountains; the car made it to 4000 ft and the check engine light went on and the car was stuck in third gear. I had the pedal to the floor; it would not go over 30 to 40 MPH (depending on the incline). I returned the car to the shop, the mechanic he said the check engine light error message read that is was overheating. He claimed it was not overheating and drove the car for a week (twice up the mountain) and it ran fine.
I picked up the car and drove home and the exact problem reoccurred at 4000ft, same area. Returned car to mechanic and he replaced the computer. Picked up car drove it home and the exact problem reoccurred, this time at 4500ft. Returned car again and he said that it might be a faulty computer from the factory. He ordered a new one and replaced the computer. Drove car home and it worked fine, made it up the mountain. I drove the car three days later down the mountain and on the way back up the mountain I had the exact same problem again at 4500 ft. I don’t know what to do, we paid $3000 dollars for a new transmission and it still does not work.
The mechanic doesn’t seem to be able to fix the problem, he is frustrated and so are we. The shop has had a car for over two months now. Does anyone have any suggestions?’
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 11, 2009, 4:58 PM
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Re: Dodge 2000 Transmission
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Wild guess: Try leaving gas cap a tad loose just for a test then if that works find out why evaporative emission system isn't working right,
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 11, 2009, 5:04 PM
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Re: Dodge 2000 Transmission
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NavyMom; If this is the transmission shop that is trying to diagnose an engine management problem, you should look elsewhere for your answer. The overheating is a definite concern, but there are several things can can cause it. I would suggest having the problem diagnosed by an auto repair facility. If it turns out that the transmission is the problem (slipping, causing the loss of power and overheating) then, you will know what to do. I can't remember ever having to replace a PCM due to engine overheating. And, off the top of my head, can't remember seeing a DTC for engine overheating. Running too cool, yes.
Loren
SW Washington
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