i might seem kinda dumb but o well
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RE: i might seem kinda dumb but o well
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dammit i forgot about the 2nd gear limp mode....ooops
dammit i forgot about the 2nd gear limp mode....ooops
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silvercoupe97 thanks bro. i appreciate that...but the thing is when i check my fluid it tells me that it's good and it don't need any could it still be a hose or crack?? and if it is how do i fix that just jackup the car n get to work???? and also i eventually wanna go turbo can my stock transmission take it or should i upgrade to a gst automatic tranny??
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RE: i might seem kinda dumb but o well
Its actully 3rd gear when "limp mode" is happening.. You should have Neutral,reverse, and 3rd gear.. I wouldnt just go and buy a new tranny.. Chances are, your getting a check engine light code.. That should give you a little insight on whats wrong with it. But could just be a gasket like silver said..
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Here's some tranny fluid info.
http://dodgedynasty.50megs.com/a604/troubleshoot.html
If you don't hear grinding, I say it's eletrical or fluid related.
Chrysler auto trannys go into 2nd gear.
This was taken from Allpar.
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Taken from the Ultradrive (aka A604) wiki.
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http://dodgedynasty.50megs.com/a604/troubleshoot.html
If you don't hear grinding, I say it's eletrical or fluid related.
Chrysler auto trannys go into 2nd gear.
What's more, Chrysler was often not followed by others in their use of a "limp" mode, to take the driver home even in cases of control failure. The limp mode deliberately restricted the driver to second gear so the vehicle would be serviced.
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A604 to 41TE The most common problems with early A604 transmissions are poor shifting quality and sudden locks into second gear ("limp-home" mode), even during highway driving. Between January 1989 and July 1991, Chrysler tried 28 different changes to deal with A604 problems according to Chrysler's reference guide, "History of the A-604 Transaxle." Nine design changes were made in an attempt to fix clutch failure, and four were directed to "shift busyness", or excessive shifting on hills.
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RE: i might seem kinda dumb but o well
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but the thing is when i check my fluid it tells me that it's good and it don't need any could it still be a hose or crack?? and if it is how do i fix that just jackup the car n get to work???? and also i eventually wanna go turbo can my stock transmission take it or should i upgrade to a gst automatic tranny??
but the thing is when i check my fluid it tells me that it's good and it don't need any could it still be a hose or crack?? and if it is how do i fix that just jackup the car n get to work???? and also i eventually wanna go turbo can my stock transmission take it or should i upgrade to a gst automatic tranny??
You also can't swap in 4G63 tranny (GS-T or GSX) because they use a different motor. You can only use the two trannys made for the 420a. You can swap in the 420a manual tranny, but that's it.
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RE: i might seem kinda dumb but o well
I found them from Allpar and the Ultradrive wikipedia, they're links in post 14. 3rd gear is too high though. That's more of 30-45-ish MPH. where 2nd is 20-35-ish MPH. I look more into it.
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I dealt with limp mode for about 4 months going in and out of it.. And it is very much stuck in 3rd.. Where did you find that quote from?
I dealt with limp mode for about 4 months going in and out of it.. And it is very much stuck in 3rd.. Where did you find that quote from?
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RE: i might seem kinda dumb but o well
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Yes but once again read his post, the GS has a chrysler motor and tranny whereas you have a mitsubishi motor. So they are totally different and therefore dont function the same.
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I dealt with limp mode for about 4 months going in and out of it.. And it is very much stuck in 3rd.. Where did you find that quote from?
I dealt with limp mode for about 4 months going in and out of it.. And it is very much stuck in 3rd.. Where did you find that quote from?
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Oh i believe you. Like i said i have heard of both, people having it stuck in 2nd or third. Im almost wondering if it depends on what the computer has for a problem. Maybe if its a more serious Code then it goes into 2nd gear. IDK
