'96 Voyager transmission slipping

[jack'd up]

I have a '96 Voyager 3.3L with a 4 speed auto trans. It started slipping the other day out of the blue on a long trip. Could this be electonic problem or just trans. going out. I have had the van for a year and everytime you put it into gear from park or N it makes a grinding noise ( sounds like plastic to plastic gears). Any help ?

[Servant]

Originally Posted by jack'd up

I have a '96 Voyager 3.3L with a 4 speed auto trans. It started slipping the other day out of the blue on a long trip. Could this be electonic problem or just trans. going out. I have had the van for a year and everytime you put it into gear from park or N it makes a grinding noise ( sounds like plastic to plastic gears). Any help ?

I have a 96 Dodge Grand Caravan. It is now on its 7th transmission replacement/repair (5 under warranty). Dodge denies any underlying problems with their transmissions. The data you can find with a little research proves otherwise. Things to watch for: slow shifting, forceful lurching on shifting, refusing to shift out of 2nd when your start up (stopping the engine and restarting at least gets you past this point). Good luck, I found that since I bought the van used (even thou I bought it from a dealer and with a warranty) the LEMON law did not apply nor would the dealer take the car back. The transmission fell apart the first time within 3 wks of purchase. As soon as I can get rid of this Dodge I will NEVER purchase another Chrysler product. We have always bought our vehicles slightly used and kept them about 10 years. This was our first and last Dodge.
Servant

[Servant]

Originally Posted by jack'd up

I have a '96 Voyager 3.3L with a 4 speed auto trans. It started slipping the other day out of the blue on a long trip. Could this be electonic problem or just trans. going out. I have had the van for a year and everytime you put it into gear from park or N it makes a grinding noise ( sounds like plastic to plastic gears). Any help ?

I have a 96 Dodge Grand Caravan. It is now on its 7th transmission replacement/repair (5 under warranty). Dodge denies any underlying problems with their transmissions. The data you can find with a little research proves otherwise. Things to watch for: slow shifting, forceful lurching on shifting, refusing to shift out of 2nd when your start up (stopping the engine and restarting at least gets you past this point). Good luck, I found that since I bought the van used (even thou I bought it from a dealer and with a warranty) the LEMON law did not apply nor would the dealer take the car back. The transmission fell apart the first time within 3 wks of purchase. As soon as I can get rid of this Dodge I will NEVER purchase another Chrysler product. We have always bought our vehicles slightly used and kept them about 10 years. This was our first and last Dodge.
Servant

[theFREAKnasty82]

what's the level of the fluid? What color is it? How many miles are on it? Have you had it serviced recently?

[yoji6365]

Make sure you have the correct AT fluid. Check the dipstick, it should say ATF +3. Do not use Dexron or additives. If in doubt, try a full flush and see how it does.

[rebuilder]

what your hearing is the solenoid pack cyling.that is normal,you did not say if anyone checked the fluid...../