Transmission Woe.... Update 12/22

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:02 pm

So I'm driving the KJ this morning and about 5 minutes in to the drive I started to hear a whine noise that sounded like a fire siren. I looked around and saw no flashing lights and at that point realized it was the Jeep. The noise stopped when I took foot of gas, rose higher when giving more gas. I coaseted in to my destination and 2 hours later when church was over we left and the noise was not present...until about 5 minutes later. Then the tranny start slipping and feeling disconected, I pushed the OD off button and it got a little better but still had issues the entire way home. I backed in to the drive (in case I needed a tow) and the reverse was very delayed before it kicked in.

Tranny fluid is not low and is not burnt, any clues what the deal is. Got to call the dealer tomorrow. This KJ has not seen much off road besides the York Jeep show obstacle course and a few dirt back roads and a construction site or two nothing serious.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:11 pm

Is the power-train still under warranty? How many miles does it have?

Could just be a bad sensor or solenoid. Did you get any lights on the dash or anything?

Hopefully it will be something simple. Ive yet to read of a tranny failing in the libby..

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:07 am

I had no light, signals and engine temp was at half. Only warning was that my washer fluid is low. I bought this 03 in 04 as a Chrysler certified used car so it should be covered.

waddy whiteguts · **Posted:** Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:13 am

So did you top off the washer fluid and see if it helped?? :lol:

Sorry...

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:16 am

waddy whiteguts wrote:

So did you top off the washer fluid and see if it helped?? :lol:

Sorry...

Haha, that popped into my head also. :lol:

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:12 am

Thanks, for the laugh. I'll have to top it off when I get home.

waddy whiteguts · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:11 am

Are you bringing it in to the dealership? How many miles are on your KJ?

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:57 am

I dropped it off at the dealership (topping off washer fluid did not help...LOL) they are going to try and "fit it in". My KJ has 36,800 but I did buy it Chrysler Certified used so this should, no the shall be covered under warranty.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:41 pm

Dealer caller this afternoon...asked who had serviced my tranny because the level is high and not looking like ATF4. I replied no one sir, except the 5star tech who serviced my Jeep when it was classified a Chrysler Certified Used Vehicle 2 years ago right before I puchased it. "Oh, OK he said" then he said the front pump is dead, the torque converter is locked up and the were pulling the pan off as we spoke to see what else.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:13 pm

Wow! Let us know how that turns out

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:06 pm

Dealer just called and said that the cost of the things they would be fixing on the tranny has reached the level where DC says to replace the whole thing. They have a tranny on order from the Newark, DE depot and if they get it (as it is the only one Newark has in stock) I should have my KJ back tomorrow evening. If not then we have to wait for one to come from Milwaukee and then it will be until early next week.

Jeger · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:15 pm

Sounds like you fried your Torque converter and it took the rest of the tranny with it? Sounds strangely familiar, what tranny do you have?

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:43 pm

I have no idea which tranny it is... :shock:

...4 speed auto is all I know as I never really looked at the tranny...until now. Hmmm wonder if my mpg will improve with a new tranny that doesn't have the torque converter locked all the time. LOL

waddy whiteguts · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:10 pm

Is all that costing you anything? Ask them which tranny you have, as an '03 you could have either.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:48 pm

Total cost to me is the $100 deductable from the 7/70K powertrain warranty.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:02 pm

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

Total cost to me is the $100 deductable from the 7/70K powertrain warranty.

Thats good. Glad you didnt have to pay for all that! At least you know the tranny wont die on ya later on down the road!

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:12 am

That is great for you, su cks for me!

Back in '02, the dealer had to completely rebuild my tranny, and they tried gto blame me for it, and even if I paid, they were only going to rebuild it!!! So I have a rebuilt tranny, and it has never been the same, but 4 different techs all say it is fine... doesn't have the power she used to. Glad you got a new tranny!!!

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:41 am

Yeah I am happy to be getting a new one. Although I may still fight the $100 as it has 36800 miles on the Odometer. If it was under 36K I'd be getting this for free.

waddy whiteguts · **Posted:** Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:17 am

800 miles out of warranty, that is classic. You've been in good spirits about this tranny issue all along, that helps a lot, I might be a little more upset about it... which doesn't do any good. You must have a good dealership service dept. working with you.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:48 am

I have a good dealership...they sponsor the York Pa Jeep Show...and I have an extra car that I can use so I'm not to inconvienced. My 88 Olds 98 comes in handy when there is a DD in the shop or when gas prices are super high as the Olds gets more than double the MPG of the KJ.

Transmission Woe.... Update 12/22

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