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I have a check engine light on and a clunk in the transmission.

My mechanic diagnosed the issue as a bad shift solenoid and pressure sensor.

I have (2) options:
1) Mechanic can replace the transmission for $3000. The fear being that the transmission may already be damaged and he doesn't make repairs.

2) My mechanic did recommend a place that does repairs (Chrysler Dealer.) For about $300 I can get the parts replaced. The Service Tech says that he believes there's most likely no damage. He also says I can drive-it the 30 miles to him without further damaging it (Should I tow or drive-it??).

What's your thoughts on this one?? I hear that this is a common issue.
 
#3 ·
How bad is the clunk?
To me, I'd tow it in, if it's shifting badly.
 
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It shifts at a slightly higher RPM (2000) with a thud. 2nd to 3rd and higher speeds has a clunk. For $50 I'll just get it towed the 25 miles with my AAA membership.

Has anyone had this repair? I don't want to waste $350 if I need a new tranny?
 
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Okay, my recommendation wasn't good enough.

How about the mechanic that actually looked at it? He has already told you you don't need a new transmission. He has seen it, we work off of description and ideas thousands of miles away. Do what he has said.

Or save your $350 and go spend $3000 :? :wall: :roll:

DRGO2000 said:
I hear that this is a common issue.
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Nope.

Properly cared for, it'll last and last and last. Improperly serviced or not done at the right intervals and you buy a new one.

IndyD
 
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Mechanic said it was common. Unfortunately, I got the truck after 105k and had the service done (now at 109k.) I agree with you. I usually service trannys at twice the recommended interval and have had success.

I'll hear more on Tuesday when it gets towed to the recommended dealer.
 
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They'll have to drop the pan on the tranny anyway. The solenoids are inside. This is a fairly common failure. Surprised your tranny man won't do it. Have the delaership do it and replace the filter anyway. It won't hurt.
 
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I'm assuming that this is a 2000 D with a 45rfe tranny
If so don't be surprised if the dealer tells you
A. You need a new TPS
B. Its just a tranny computer issue
The tranny itself is rock solid what controls it may not be
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I was going by his screen name Tom its seems to say DURANGO 2000(DRGO2000) to me It was just a guess.
You're probably right its sounds typical of one of those tranny' better suited as a boat anchor! LOL
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I have the 4.7 with the 45RFE tranny. (2) motion sensors and a tranny service set me back $550? It wasn't a shift solenoid and pressure sensor. Interesting enough I had the tranny serviced a year ago. Unfortunately this time they performed the flush (verses drain) and the fluid looked poor??

I drove-it back via highway and city driving. The shifts are very smooth but acceleration seems slower. Maybe it's just me trying to baby-it? I've reset the MPG to see if there's a change.
 
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I agree crappy job the first time it was serviced
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