Auto trans stuck in 2nd
01-03-2013, 07:26 PM
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i have an 08 w/ 168000 mi on it -this prob started at abt 30k and became more of a prob as time went on until 165k (last mo) then it couldnt be corrected by restart or disconn batt. troubcode p0845/hyd press ck- the prob is a solinoid pack replaceable w/o removing trans but they have to drop exhaust which requires remvng inner fender wells. cost me $655 now trans leaks 1 qt/3 days atf4 @ $7 qt. obviously @ 168k this aint my 1st rodeo w/ dealer. i got lots of stories about whats to come for ya. mike
01-04-2013, 11:57 AM
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i have an 08 w/ 168000 mi on it -this prob started at abt 30k and became more of a prob as time went on until 165k (last mo) then it couldnt be corrected by restart or disconn batt. troubcode p0845/hyd press ck- the prob is a solinoid pack replaceable w/o removing trans but they have to drop exhaust which requires remvng inner fender wells. cost me $655 now trans leaks 1 qt/3 days atf4 @ $7 qt. obviously @ 168k this aint my 1st rodeo w/ dealer. i got lots of stories about whats to come for ya. mike
01-07-2013, 07:43 PM
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I think I have the problem on my jeep resolved but I will know for sure over the next week or two.
WARNING to anyone with a 2012 3.6 automatic transmission .......Do not install a rear detroit soft locker.
I believe this was the problem. The dealer tried to tell me it was from my tire size (poor excuse after they could not figure it out). I let them know about the locker when I first brought it in. They said that should not affect the transmission. After dealer gave poor excuses another service center figured this out right away. This will happen on 2012 automatics after the installation of Detroit Locker in rear Dana 44. So he installed the lsd and so far, day one, all good. Apparently the locker engaging and disengaging was throwing off the brake sensors or something to that effect. Too bad because the locker was very streetable and great off road. I will know conclusively in next few weeks and post results.
WARNING to anyone with a 2012 3.6 automatic transmission .......Do not install a rear detroit soft locker.
I believe this was the problem. The dealer tried to tell me it was from my tire size (poor excuse after they could not figure it out). I let them know about the locker when I first brought it in. They said that should not affect the transmission. After dealer gave poor excuses another service center figured this out right away. This will happen on 2012 automatics after the installation of Detroit Locker in rear Dana 44. So he installed the lsd and so far, day one, all good. Apparently the locker engaging and disengaging was throwing off the brake sensors or something to that effect. Too bad because the locker was very streetable and great off road. I will know conclusively in next few weeks and post results.
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01-07-2013, 09:37 PM
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The only thing that put me off a little bit was that Chrysler sent them a lame response to give me in that it was an answere to brush off the potential warranty issue by blaming the tire size (my tires are 315 75 R16). It just concerns me a bit that if it was or is a problem they could just write it off so easily as to say "Well, you put larger aftermarket tires on a jeep." Like thats never been done before (including new Jeeps they currently sell on there lot). Chrysler did however later offer to put factory size tires on it to see if it was still a problem. So not all bad I guess. Also, the technicians at the dealer should have had this figured out in the first 5 minutes. The second dealer center got it right away.
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04-25-2019, 04:13 AM
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2009 Jeep JKU not shifting *code reader reading shift solenoid A*
Still no resolve from the dealer. They said it was fixed then it happened as soon as I drove it off the lot. Took it back to the service advisor and he said they would have to take another look at it. Even let him drive it in limp mode. Just to be clear, I am not bumping the auto transmission into 2nd, its in Drive but will only run in second gear. If you try to shift it manualy it does nothing. Just stays in drive and only allows 2nd gear. Will not shift.