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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ could it get any worse for me.

Posted by: steveherman Jul 23 2011, 09:48 PM

So to continue my string of bad luck... my last operational vehicle just got towed to joes.
I am layin in my van in front of his shop.
the 2008 grand caravan I purchased when my 1993 caravan was stolen.
the transmission appears to be shot.
yahoo

Posted by: hwgunner Jul 23 2011, 10:11 PM

Wow, sorry to hear that. Covered by warentee?? Prob not but worth a shot, no?

Posted by: steveherman Jul 23 2011, 10:18 PM

Unfotunately no.
Bad things with me happen in threes.
So I am praying for some good.

Posted by: kg6dxn Jul 23 2011, 10:27 PM

Call the dealer and see if any recall work is pending on your VIN. Many 2008-2010 Dodge/Chryslers were having shift solenoid problems. I once got a brand new tranny from Honda when the main shaft was recalled. It started acting up so I called and forund out about the recall. The dealer said it was ready to grenade on me.

Posted by: wertygrog Jul 23 2011, 11:11 PM

That blows! Looks like Mike has some good advice though. I hope things get better for you soon Steve!

Posted by: steveherman Jul 23 2011, 11:21 PM

I will be calling monday for sure.

Posted by: 70_914 Jul 23 2011, 11:29 PM

Sounds like my week. Wifes Jeep has a transducer that went bad in the transmission so it is in limp mode. My fuel pump just went out on my SHO that I drive everyday.

Posted by: steveherman Jul 23 2011, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(70_914 @ Jul 24 2011, 01:29 AM)

Sounds like my week. Wifes Jeep has a transducer that went bad in the transmission so it is in limp mode. My fuel pump just went out on my SHO that I drive everyday.

Did ya read my other post 2 cars stolen in 6 months?

The girl and I are in panic mode.

Posted by: steveherman Jul 23 2011, 11:37 PM

As I lay here in the van bored to death...
I decided to look at the underside of transmission.... it is soaked!!!
I would check the fluid level but it has no dipstik.

Posted by: steveherman Jul 24 2011, 01:57 AM

called my dad who stays at solivita in kissimmee.
he went and picked up my girl and she took him back home so she could come get me.
i am home and ugh this sucks.

Posted by: 70_914 Jul 24 2011, 10:50 AM

QUOTE(steveherman @ Jul 23 2011, 10:37 PM)

As I lay here in the van bored to death...
I decided to look at the underside of transmission.... it is soaked!!!
I would check the fluid level but it has no dipstik.

I am pretty sure you can purchase a "tool" to check your transmission fluid level. Pull the cap off the sealed tube, the one that says it is for the dealership to remove, and a dipstick will fit into it. Mercedes pulled the same "sealed" transmission trick, but their special tool is just a dipstick that costs $50. Go to Carquest near you and see if they have on through WorldPac.

Posted by: steveherman Jul 24 2011, 03:47 PM

You have to have the dodge scanner to check trans temperature.
then all that tool is is a regular dipstik with 10mm lines etched on the dipstik.
then you put in recommended amount of mm at a certain temperature.