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haveing a problem w/Trans.


chico281
04-05-2006, 09:17 PM
I have a 98 Dodge Grand Caravan. It started showing the check eng. light. So I had it scanned and came up with these 2 codes
P1788 - pressure control solenoid B open-circuit

P0700 - trans. control system malfunction

Is there anyone out there that could tell me how to fix this problem

Thank you in advance

RIP
04-06-2006, 09:45 PM
:2cents: You might find something at www.Allpar.com. Sounds like a for sure electrical problem but, have you been using nothing but ATF-4 fluid. If not, have it flushed and refilled. Well.. at least you're back up to the top of the forum.

Buzzkill1
04-10-2006, 10:19 PM
Hey Chico you may want to go read this link that was just posted a bit ago.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=196775

and It's ATF-3+ for tranny fluid right?

RIP
04-11-2006, 03:06 AM
"and It's ATF-3+ for tranny fluid right?"

Well yes and no. Chrysler recently stated ATF-4 can now be used in ATF-3 applications. In fact, I think I read somewhere that Chrysler is no longer making ATF-3. Personnally, I've got doubts about the whole situation so I would stick with whatever fluid type your manual states. In that respect, yes you are correct - use ATF-3 in a 98.

chico281
04-16-2006, 09:52 AM
i'll try flushing it and putting atn-3 in it and see what happens if there is no change i'll have to see about getting a new transmission

Phoenix1
04-16-2006, 05:06 PM
If you have the transmission completely flushed there should be no problem. I recently had the ATF-4 replaced with ATF-3 and no (new) problems...From what I have read, ATF-4 is only second best for our minivans and can cause a variety of problems. The cars are designed for ATF-3 and that is what I will continue to use.

joshaboo
04-17-2006, 11:43 AM
How do I reset computer on a 1994 dodge carovan with 3.3

webbee
04-18-2006, 02:19 PM
How do I reset computer on a 1994 dodge carovan with 3.3

Remove the negative battery terminal and let it set for a few hours. That erases the computer memory.

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