I'm looking at possibly purchasing another CRD. 2005, 150k miles. Seller states the OD doesn't work until it's warm. Simple fix, or major transmission problems ahead?

IIRC, the trannys on these are sorta problematic anyway. I actually wouldn't mind putting in a performance rebuilt / newer trans and other upgrades like a euro TC, etc., rather than trying a bunch of fixes in succession. Thoughts?

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Past CRD's: 2005 and 2006
Past diesels include: 6 VW TDI's, 4 VW NA's, 83 Chevy NA G20 Conversion Van, 82 Mercedes 300TD
Other past vehicles: 40 Porsches, 50 Air Cooled VW's, etc.

Only those who do not move do not die...but are they not already dead? Jean Behra

The transmissions are actually pretty long lasting in general but not if the torque converter was causing shudder and eventually early failure or neglected filter and fluid changes with only ATF-4 and overfilling a quart or so. I personally would not choose to go with the Euro torque converter and I have a euro and two Hemi TC s . Currently I would go with a suncoast as available if money no concern or Florida TC if it was and there are a couple of others members have reported on and don't forget to replace the front pump.

As far as the OD don't know but mine stays in OD continuously stone cold and warm. Maybe they are referring to drain back where it won't go into any gear for several seconds. If not find out when they did fluid and filter change and what fluid they used .

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05 Blu LIM, OME GDE Tbo, wk II 245/75/17, KC Lights, bull bar, 195K H TC
05 Blu Lim, Dayton, GDE HT, 255/75/18 , 210K , H TC
06 Bla Lim, GDE Eco, Destination AT 245/75/17, 151K, H TC
06 D Khaki Lim 126K wkII Eur TC
05 D khaki Lim 145k refurbishing
All CRDS: Fumoto, Lift , Fan Shroud mod, fuel head Gen II, SAMCOS,self TB, 2 Mic filt, Hayden

Normal condition. They won't shift into OD until the temp reaches a certain point, but it's not very high. Usually obtained in a few minutes of on time except in really cold conditions

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Mech fan, VH & AC delete

True, but his signature says he is way down in central Florida and temperatures (70's - 90's) this time of year is not be low enough to affect the OD lockout.
I am assuming the vehicle is in the same general area.
Although it could be a bad transmission fluid temperature sensor.

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No FCV/EGR
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Carter Intank-pmp
2mic.Sec.Fuel Filter
Flowmaster/NO CAT
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Thanks for the replies.
2005 CRD in question is in NC, north of Greensboro. Sooo...still normal for this time of year? It also appears to have a lift kit and larger tires / wheels.
BTW, what model trans is in a 2005 4x4 CRD?
If I decide to pull the trigger and buy it, is a trans fluid and filter change and replacing the trans fluid temp sensor a good starting point?
If it's a worst case scenario, any recommendations for a transmission rebuild vendor and any upgrades, shift kits, etc. while it's out?
Also, what is the issue with the euro TC?
Any recommendations for a local vendor and/or member that can work on it? I'm a pretty capable DIY'er, but I'm in a condo and garage-less.

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Past CRD's: 2005 and 2006
Past diesels include: 6 VW TDI's, 4 VW NA's, 83 Chevy NA G20 Conversion Van, 82 Mercedes 300TD
Other past vehicles: 40 Porsches, 50 Air Cooled VW's, etc.

Only those who do not move do not die...but are they not already dead? Jean Behra

The transmission is a 545RFE 5 speed with OD. Very common transmission used in a multitude of Chrysler products including Ram Trucks.
If you pull the transmission for any reason, have the front pump assembly replaced with the updated pump and install a decent better torque converter. Replace the transmission fluid temperature sensor and of course new filters and ATF+4 transmission fluid. Most only recommend the Mopar transmission filters as a lot of the parts stores are cheap made in China junk and you don't want to use them.

There are wear plungers and bores in the front pump that wear out over time and need to be replaced as mileage dictates.
As to TC, SunCoast is the very best, but it is not cheap. Cry once and never have to worry about it again.

If you not planning on keeping it forever, there some other good options on TC's such as a Hemi TC or a Florida TC which are not nearly as costly.
Most install a TransGo kit as well to increase the line pressure to firm up the shifts a little.

http://www.suncoastdiesel.com/ (have to call them to special order a TC for the Jeep CRD as they no longer list it on their web site but still can provide one)

https://www.floridatorqueconverters.com/
Florida Torque Converter have two shops in your area, Tampa and Cape Coral. I would contact them about a rebuild or at a minimum a new front pump and torque converter.
As for a used transmission, quite a few have installed a bone yard transmission out of a Ram truck and had good results.

As you can see, you have several good options.......

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Supporting Vendor and Moderator of LOST
05 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
Ironman Springs/Bilstein/Shocks
Yeti StgIV Hot Tune
Week's BatteryTray
No FCV/EGR
Samcos/ProVent
SunCoast/Transgo
Carter Intank-pmp
2mic.Sec.Fuel Filter
Flowmaster/NO CAT
V6Airbox/noVH
GM11 Bld.fan/HDClutch
IronrockArms/wwdieselMount
98 Dodge Cummins 24 Valve