a604 Limp, Rebuilt, Sensors replaced, solenoid replaced still Limps!

Richard Ahlquist · 2006-05-22T14:45:46+00:00

Hello, Hello, I picked up a Dodge stratus (95) with 75,000 miles. I put about 5-6k on it. Then one day (a very warm day) on the way home from work (40 mile commute) as i was nearing the house it shifted into what I thought may be limp mode at about 45-50mph. The car nose dived and started compression breaking after what felt like an inital total loss of power. I took it the las mile home and tried it after it cooled down, it went into limp after it warmed back up. So I took it to the dealership. They told me the Input and output speed sensors were bad and needed replacing as well as the Throttle Position Sensor. Not having the $500+ they wanted to do it I took the car home and replaced the input and outpust speed sensors myself. I drove the car and all seemed fine, so I took it to work the following day. On the way to work I was on the freeway and it was doing fine about 65mph. Then it dropped into limp. I was able to get the car the remainder of the way to work in limp. At lunch time the car did fine, no problems. However after work it would not go into 2nd gear so an expensive tow home. I then called a local chain tranny shop, they said they could rebuild the trans for about $1800, I had the car towed over and the problems began. By thursday they said the car was ready. I asked if they test drove it and they stated yes. I paid for the repair and left with the car, and made it about 3 blocks before it went into limp. I took it back. To make a long story short; They rebuilt the thranny for $1800 It still goes into limp when it reaches a hot operating temp. They say the dropping into limp has again fried the 2nd gear clutches. The have also replaced the shit solenoid and both input and output speed sensors as I had. They remain convinced of it being wiring, I'm not sure because it seems heat related. The TCM sometime over the life of the car has been replaced with a remanuf moapr unit. After a brief wiat for their diagnostic computer he hooked it up, had some...

May 22, 2006 102 Replies

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sirkenndamasig 10 years ago

I have the same exact problem on Chrysler Cirrus 1998 2.5L 6sp Auto Trans. I had that issue last month, i was busy but today I had a chance to check i t. I replaced my solenoid pack already and nothing happened. I'm still look ing for answers. Reading a lot of forums. Listing all the parts I may need. Checking every parts online and local.

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rick101075 8 years ago

Wow thank you so much, I?ve been chasing this ghost for two months, you sir deserve a reward!!! I took the a/c relay out and drove and drove a nd it?s not limping now!!! I tried everything before this, I would ?ve never looked at that!!! Check engine light went out on its own and the car works great now!!! Man you really saved me on this cause I was out of options!!

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