Chrysler 200 & Sebring Whether it be the sedan, coupe, or convertible, this mid-sized model offers a touch of class to every style in it's lineup

2001 sebring lxi tranny problem-HELP NEEDED ASAP!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:57 PM
  #1  
undead's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
Default 2001 sebring lxi tranny problem-HELP NEEDED ASAP!

Hey everyone, i just joined and i need some help. I have been searching and searching but havent found any answers yet.

The tranny just stopped working in the middle of driving..like it got kicked into neutral. Made no noises, leaks nothing. When you put it into gear it doesnt move.

If anyone else has had this problem please let me know.

I heard that it could be the solenoid or computer but im not sure. let me know please. thanks.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 03:21 PM
  #2  
dcotter0579's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,649
From: Detroit suburb
Default

Yes, it could be the solenoid pack, or the computer, or possibly the fluid. The place to start is to see if it is throwing any codes. No point in buying a bunch of expensive parts on the off chance that one of them might be the problem.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 03:27 PM
  #3  
undead's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
Default

could it be just the fluid/filter???

Also, there are no engine codes at all.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 03:40 PM
  #4  
dcotter0579's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,649
From: Detroit suburb
Default

If your fluid is really low and foaming, you'll get nowhere. It's an easy check that costs nothing to do, so check that. When's the last time the fluid was changed?
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:46 PM
  #5  
undead's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
Default

Fluid level is fine. no foam or anything out of the ordinary.

I am not sure when it was last changed but i am sure its been a while. Would fluid do something like that?
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:59 PM
  #6  
dcotter0579's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,649
From: Detroit suburb
Default

Old fluid, in an of itself probably wouldn't cause the transmission to fail, but may have contributed to the failure if it has gummed up something in there or broken down to the point that it no longer has the proper characteristics of viscosity and slip to work properly. At this stage, I would think that it's probably unlikely that changing the fluid will restore proper operation.
Usually, if there's an electrical failure, the transmission will go into limp-in mode and stay in 2nd gear so you can drive it in for repair.
The next level of diagnosis is to hook it up to a pressure gauge to see if there is proper pressure when and where it is supposed to be. That's probably beyond shade tree mechanic capability so you may want to talk it over with a professional. Finding a transmission shop you can trust is a challenge in itself. Even then it's entirely possible that they won't be able to tell what's really wrong with it until they pull it out and tear it down.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
feri2974
Chrysler Voyager & Town & Country
24
Mar 5, 2015 01:52 AM
Sebring7
Chrysler 200 & Sebring
4
Aug 2, 2013 03:36 PM
ScubaMichael
Chrysler Aspen
0
Sep 26, 2012 11:21 AM
goose
Archive - 'Wanted' Classifieds
2
Dec 28, 2007 04:40 AM
94_LHS
300M, Concorde, LHS, New Yorker
0
Aug 21, 2006 09:47 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:13 PM.