Harsh downshift

cboggs · 01-03-2006, 09:42 AM

I have a 2002 Sebring Conv.

I just changed the trans filter (70,000) miles and now I have a very harsh downshift into first gear. (No problems before the trans service).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

C.J.

Legendkiller · 01-03-2006, 05:58 PM

well i own a 1999 JXI convert and mine does sometimes(Once every 2-3 weeks?) do that as well. I have heard that is a almost normal chrysler thing once the cars/transmissions get older so i dont worry about it. Unless urs is doing it regularly,i wouldnt really worry about it.

cboggs · 01-04-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller

well i own a 1999 JXI convert and mine does sometimes(Once every 2-3 weeks?) do that as well. I have heard that is a almost normal chrysler thing once the cars/transmissions get older so i dont worry about it. Unless urs is doing it regularly,i wouldnt really worry about it.

I have been doing some research and it appears that I put the wrong fluid in trans.

I used Dextron/Mercon like I have done for years with Chrysler vehicles but apparently in 1999, Chrysler made a change that requires a synthetic fluid ATF+4.

Using anything else will cause a harsh downshift.

Legendkiller · 01-05-2006, 08:35 AM

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