8 speed Durango transmission fluid replacement (Very Important to change it ASAP)

Durango2017 · Nov 23, 2020

Chase300 said:
So the shifter is moving to P but the trans isn't? You should be able to hear the parking pawl engage with your window down...a loud click when you move the shifter to P. If not then that is the problem..and could be a simple solenoid.

Chase300, when I stop the car and park it, I turn the dial into P but as soon as I do that the”service transmission set park brake to prevent rolling” message comes on and once that happens you can’t turn the gear dial at all! Also the actual brake gets really hard and you can’t use ur brakes, you have to engage the parking brake or emergency brake so it won’t roll. Also I forgot the check engine comes on and the red brake light also comes on, on the dash. And P will start flashing on and off! And last I think is that you can’t turn the car off all the way. The only thing u can do to get it back to normal. And I definitely don’t hear it go into Park.

Chase300 · Nov 24, 2020

Beyond my payscale at this point....I recommend dealer or real good independent shop.
Did you spill something near the shifter?

Don Fox · Nov 24, 2020

There have been a few reports of the switch or controller causing this problem. If the issue is internal to the trans, the remaining powertrain warranty should cover it. Otherwise, appeal to them for a goodwill repair. Can't hurt.

Don

Durango2017 · Nov 24, 2020

Chase300 said:
Beyond my payscale at this point....I recommend dealer or real good independent shop.
Did you spill something near the shifter?

Well this is my gf car that I got for her so I wouldn’t put it past her but it doesn’t look like anything was spilled.

Durango2017 · Nov 24, 2020

Don Fox said:
There have been a few reports of the switch or controller causing this problem. If the issue is internal to the trans, the remaining powertrain warranty should cover it. Otherwise, appeal to them for a goodwill repair. Can't hurt.

Don

I’m 99.9 % sure it still has the factory warranty so it should cover it (I hope)! Also I got the extended warranty on it too, bumper to bumper so fingers crossed!! I just wanted to see if there have been more issue like this and if anyone knew what caused this. I don’t want to go to the dealership and have them try to feed me some BS that it’s owner fault or wear and tear and they won’t cover it!
But I just want to thank everyone that replied to my post and gave me any type of info which is all helpful! I appreciate you guys taking the time to reply! Happy to be apart of this forum!!!

Durango2017 · Nov 24, 2020

Chase300 said:
So the shifter is moving to P but the trans isn't? You should be able to hear the parking pawl engage with your window down...a loud click when you move the shifter to P. If not then that is the problem..and could be a simple solenoid.

Chase300,
So you think it is the transmission shift solenoid?
Thank you

Chase300 · Nov 25, 2020

Possibly...there are however several...at least 2 in the shifter area and then you have them inside the trans. I just haven't dug enough into the ZF 8-speeds yet..though I see more and more shops are gaining overhaul and upgrade experience with them as they are used by several car manufacturers today.
You seem so have several issues that make it hard to point to just one cause. I'd like to see what codes you have.

Don Fox · Nov 25, 2020

If you have warranty, then off to the dealer you go. Hopefully your service contract is the factory backed MVP plan. If so, there should be no problem. The 3rd party contracts are a crapshoot from the get go.

Don

Durango2017 · Nov 25, 2020

Don Fox said:
If you have warranty, then off to the dealer you go. Hopefully your service contract is the factory backed MVP plan. If so, there should be no problem. The 3rd party contracts are a crapshoot from the get go.

Don

Yea I’m pretty sure that when I bought the car it still had the factory window sticker and it had the factory warranty checked off. And I asked the sales guy and he said yes. And if there are any issues that auto dealership will have just met their worst nightmare!!!! Lol

Durango2017 · Dec 10, 2020

Chase300 said:
So the shifter is moving to P but the trans isn't? You should be able to hear the parking pawl engage with your window down...a loud click when you move the shifter to P. If not then that is the problem..and could be a simple solenoid.

Chase300,
I took my car to the dealer to get this issue fixed and all it was, both batteries needed to be changed and some fuse needed to be changed out. And now it works like new! Just want to thank you for your help and anyone else that replied to my message.

Chase300 · Dec 10, 2020

That's great news...don't think I would have thought of replacing both batteries...if you have the receipt from the dealer, please let us know what the fuse P/N was and/or description of the part replaced please.
Might help someone else out.

Durango2017 · Dec 11, 2020

Chase300 said:
That's great news...don't think I would have thought of replacing both batteries...if you have the receipt from the dealer, please let us know what the fuse P/N was and/or description of the part replaced please.
Might help someone else out.

As soon as I get home today I will post the info. Thank you

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