If you had it into the dealer while it was under warranty and they never
found/fixed the problem I would think you would have a good case to have this
covered under warranty.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
> >From: Darren Asuncion <dasuncion@gmail.com>
> >Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 03:02:45 -0900
> >
> >Hello there,
> >It has been forever since I have posted anything on here, but I
> >figured you guys would be the best source of help before I take my
> >truck to the shop or dealership.
> >
> >Before I continue with my question, the vehicle involved is a '99
> >Dakota 4x4 with a 44RE transmission, and approx. 78,800 miles. I have
> >verified that the fluid level is correct, with the fluid looking and
> >smelling fresh. I also checked and made sure the throttle valve
> >(kickdown) cable was connected and adjusted properly. Anyway, on to
> >what happened:
> >
> >On my way home from running errands tonight, I was accelerating from a
> >stop sign when I noticed that my transmission wasn't shifting out of
> >first gear. The engine was revving quite high despite the fact that I
> >was not stepping very hard on the throttle. I looked down to ensure I
> >was not in the "1" position, and it was in fact in "D". Anyway, after
> >hitting around 30mph, I let off the throttle and the transmission
> >shifted into 3rd gear. From there I was able to accelerate to highway
> >speeds, with the OD shift and subsequent TC lockup occurring normally.
> > When I would come back to a stop, the transmission seemed to
> >downshift back into 1st gear as it should. Upon take-off, I would
> >have the same problem with 1st gear winding the piss out of the engine
> >until the 3rd gear shift occurred. Again, I would have to feather
> >the throttle in order to get the 3rd gear upshift to occur.
> >
> >I went and did some experimentation. Manual low "1" gear range worked
> >as it should. Manual "2" range would give me 1st gear, but NO 2nd
> >gear upshift. "D" range would work as described above. Reverse works
> >properly. If I attempt to get a 3/2 or 4/2 downshift, the engine will
> >just rev freely.
> >
> >Some history with my truck: Prior to my Chrysler Added-Care
> >75,000mile warranty expiring, I had my truck taken to a couple
> >different dealerships regarding an intermittent 2nd gear flare-up
> >(slipping) upon 2/3 upshift. Sometimes the transmission would dump
> >itself into limp-home mode, and illuminate the check engine light when
> >this happened. The 2 dealerships could never "duplicate the problem"
> >despite the handful of times I took the truck in for this problem.
> >The last time I had it in the shop for this complaint (approx 73k
> >mark), the dealership installed a new transmission relay and fuse -
> >which did nothing to help the problem. I have had the transmission
> >fluid changed at approx 15k intervals by only Chrysler/Dodge
> >dealerships during the vehicle's lifetime. The last fluid/filter/band
> >adjustment service was done at 77,081mi on 27Sep04. I asked if they
> >noticed any unusual shavings or deposits in the pan, and they told me
> >everything looked just fine.
> >
> >I know I've typed up a novel, and I'm sorry about that. I guess my
> >questions are: What do you think the problem may be (based on my FSM,
> >I would think the problem was with the front band), and secondly - do
> >you think I stand a chance of getting the transmission warrantied
> >based on the fact that I had numerous complaints prior to the warranty
> >expiring?
> >
> >If you could give me your ideas and input, I would greatly appreciate
> >it! Thanks in advance!
> >
> >Darren Asuncion
> >Fairbanks, AK (school); Kodiak, AK (home)
> >'99 Intense Blue CC, Sport+ 4x4, 5.2V8, 44RE, 3.55 LSD 8.25",
> >31x10.5R15LT BFG AT KO
> >http://www.as.uaf.edu/~fsdaa1
> >dasuncion@gmail.com
>
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