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Anonymous Posted on Dec 05, 2012

94 caravan in limp mode sometimes

Replaced the tcm, input speed and output speed sensor. Check engine light no longer comes on. No diagnostic codes showing up for transmission, just the 1-2 battery disconnected then 5-5 end codes.

This tranny serviced regularly. Last fluid change showed a very clean pan with little dust held to the magnet and not metal chunks. Output speed sensor had a few small metallic slivers stuck to the magnet, but nothing chunky.

It will clear limp mode by switching ignition on and off about a dozed times. Because it shifts fine when not in limp, I am wondering what else could be kicking it into limp, and if it is worth investigating.

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I have had luck replacing the solenoid packs on these models but i usually had a 12 shift or 23 shift code stored in the tcm controller

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 Dodge Caravan stuck in

Change the output speed sensor as well and clear the vehicle codes either via a scanner or disconnecting the battery.Also make sure the transmission is at the proper fluid level.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 17, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 dodge neon PO700 (tcm)

You dont have to pull the tranny to fix this. Some so called "experts" on here shouldnt be giving advice if they dont know. The solenoid pack is located in the front the transmission just below the air filter and in front of the input speed sensor you just replaced. Unbolt the connector with a 10mm socket then the bolts connecting to the tranny. Replace with a new one 140 bux or close(get a new one). Installation is vice versa. Easy fix for any person who is mechanically inclined. Always get a second or third opinion when asking a thousand dollar question on any website. Some people think they know....but they dont.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 28, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 dodge stratus wont shift

Good Evening, I have a dumb question. have you cleared any current or history codes in the transmission? They will default with codes in the system. Also make note on what they are. If any and we can go from there, and yes tcm would be the next place to go but more info is best as far as codes and such.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2010

SOURCE: trans in limp mode with codes P0700, P0733 and P0734

1998 dodge caravan code P0700-Transmission Control System (Malfunction Indicator Lamp Request) How do I fix this?

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2011

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P0720 Outputspeed sensor circuit failure. The ECM uses this sensor in comparison to the input speed sensor and then command a gear change. This sensor has a very high failure rate. so did you replacei t with a new on and you still got this code, First the location its to the right of the manual shift lever.shaft. What get me is that metal chips that are on it.then there are the non magnetic chip that youll need to inspect for. Go the the transmission dipstick,engine running vehicle in park,safety brakes on,and wheels block. Check the fluid level are you at the correct level,? If not correct it. run the transfluid on your hand,do you see any non metalic chip.? It will be silverish or goldish in color. is it burnt (blackish). If you see any of these you have a transmission failure,and a new or rebuilt will be needed.But before you jump to that try to change the fluid,.Why? because of the metal chips in there. and retest the vehicle, put the proper fluid in it .Its AFT-4 that is what it calls for,and replace the filter. Here is one more area of concern do you hear a whinning noise as you drive the van? If you do then the transmission has failed and no fluid change will help.you may be looking for rebuilt or replacement.

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Limp mode in 1992 dodge caravan

NO ENGINE told and huge engines get the huge torque rated transmission, no VIN code for engine told.
3 engines it seems 2.5, 3.0v6 and 3.3v6.???????/?
not the Dodge AWD option right with PTU?

the tranny is old. 250,000 + miles??????
the limpmode is to prevent super expensive damage to the trannys
clutch packs, ( VAST TCM DO THAT EVEN NOW)

it is saving its bacon, and also prevents car being dead, all gears slip.... a moving cars is far better than any dead car.!
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for sure. now you know the why
but 1992 is, old and HAS A TCM, and said TCM did this.
THE TCM IS 100% SEPARATE BOX.
back then we do not have OBD2 we had OBD1 and scan tools super
31 years old.,hard to find now Dodge only tools.DRB 1 UP
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and find posters that know how to get the 1992 TCM to do flash codes
if can.
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ECU DTC ERRORS ARE JUST KEY'D 3 TIMES TRICK GOOGLE IT

BUT DOES NOT DO TCM SORRY THE KEY TRICK IS ECU ONLY
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it. many cars that year 3 transmission choices then new car.
and they are not the same at all
the 3.3L v6 has TCM and is PnP plug and play.
3,3L has 41TE box. with above TCM
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ok the 4banger has TCM too but is 30TE box 3speed not 4.
known speed is a huge help.

so google dodge caravan 1992, 41TE blink flash codes?
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ABOUT 1996 MANY CARS ALLOWED OBD2 TO SEE BOTH ECU AND PCM AS ONE DEVICE,

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This code means that the transmission is slipping in high gear and the TCM (TRansmission Control Mocule) logic thinks it has incorrect ratio since it monitors input and output speed. Keep in mind that TCM uses input from the input speed sensor and output speed sensor to determine gear ratios. The TCM then compares the known gear ratio to the calculated gear ratio for the current range.


Check HERE test procedure.


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P1529 indicates that your TCM asked the ECM to turn on the check engine lamp.

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DTC - P0720 (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM)
Code No. P0720 Output shaft speed sensor system
If the output from the output shaft speed sensor is continuously 50% lower than the vehicle speed for 1 second or more while driving in 3rd or 4th gear at a speed of 30 km/h or more, it is judged to be an open circuit or short-circuit in the output shaft speed sensor and diagnostic trouble code No. P0720 is output. If diagnostic trouble code No. P0720 is output four times, the transmission is locked into 3rd gear or 2rid gear as a fail-safe measure.
Probable cause
Malfunction of the output shaft speed sensor
Malfunction of the transfer drive gear or driven gear
Malfunction of connector
Malfunction of the TCM

DTC - P0715 (INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM)
Code No. P0715 input shaft speed sensor system
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Malfunction of the input shaft speed sensor
Malfunction of the underdrive clutch retainer
Malfunction of connector
Malfunction of the TCM

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the tcm is located in the fender well behind the bumper drivers side black box check the wiring for bad cannection,

let us know what you find there are thousands of us with the same problem

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