Hello everyone,
I would really appreciate any info on the following problem we have encountered with our 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Mileage: 81,000 Year: 1996 Engine: 3.3 Liter Transmission:` 4 speed electronic shift.
Description of problem: Today, my wife was driving about 60 MPH down the highway. She suddenly heard a loud noise, and the tachometer jumped way up (engine racing at high RPM). Then, it appears that since then the transmission is stuck in second gear (limp mode). I thought that maybe it might be a speed sensor, but maybe I'm wrong. I tried the cruise control, and it works, so I'm probably wrong about that,..(anyone?). I looked at the connector of the transmission controller, and everything looks clean. Fluid level is fine. Other instruments seem to be working fine, gauges, heater control, etc.. It seems like the CCD bus communication is fine. There is no check engine light on either. I dont have a scan tool, so I'm not sure if there could be codes stored in the system without the check engine light on that may be able to steer me. This vehicle has been garaged, and kept in nice shape, and is not a "beater vehicle", as they would say. Is there anyone that may have any info on this problem? Thanks very much in advance for any advice.
Sincerely,
Bill