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Korrie Lopez Posted on May 21, 2012
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My Chrysler Town and Country 2001 is in limp mode.

I have replaced the input speed sensor, the output speed sensor and the Transmission Solenoid Pack. I unplug the battery for a while and the check engine light turns off. I drive it and when the transmission is supposed to shift, the check engine light comes back on and it doesn't shift. I know it is in "limp mode" but I don't know how to get it out. Thinking of changing the filter and oil as well as the Transmission Range Sensor. Will this help?

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You cant get rid of the issue until you find the cause and fix it. i would not recommend throwing any more parts at it, get someone with a scan tool and see what codes are there before you waste any more money
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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 chrysler town and country wont leave limp mode

try getting a new shift solenoid for it. i had the same problem on my 2002 chrysler town and country and my plymouth breeze which is also a dodge product. it is very simple to do and doesnt take all that long. the part will probably run you about 150 to 200 dollars but it should fix your problem.

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2009

SOURCE: locassion of output speed sensor on 2003 Town and Country

The input and output speed sensors look identical on the connector side. The one over the solenoid pack is the input, the one closer to the left frame rail or left front wheel is the output sensor. I hope this helps.

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SOURCE: Transmission Limp Mode

YOU NEED TO CHECK POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS TO TCM

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2009

SOURCE: Have a 2004 range rover with p122b code output speed sensor

This might sound odd, but it could be the gearbox output shaft bearing. If the transmission sounds noisier than it did, this could be the issue. Only way to check is to take off the transfer box. Not a major job, but takes a while. Some good fault code readers will read transmission codes, and allow you to see in real time what the sensor is doing - if the sensor suddenly loses signal, then it is very likely to be the a bearing (output shaft bearing most likely) that is at fault, causing the sensor ring to move too far from the sensor. Best guess, but could be other things, so don't go taking that transfer box off without getting a road test with a good fault code reader on it - or find someone with a portable oscilloscope and put that across the sensor - you should be able to see nice square wave pulses - if they get bigger and smaller (variable amplitude), that's your problem. If not, the fault lies elsewhere.

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SOURCE: where is the shift solenoid pack located on a 1997

1997 dodge truck 4x4 shifts good when cool but not when warms up, is it the shift solenoid?and how much is it too fix it?

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The van is a automation and will not shift pass second gear.

A scanner will show you. Codes will tell you. Or pull them and test them with am Ohm meter. Could be the solenoid pack also. If you transmission leaks. When it gets to low, it will suck air. This will also cause your van to go into limp mode. Start the van and check transmission fluid first. Fill as necessary. Turn it off and disconnect the battery for 30 minutes. This will clear the computer. Drive it. If it stays out of limp mode. Fix the leaks and/or keep it filled. Those sensors run around $20 a piece. The solenoid pack can be around $200+ Don't buy a good used one.
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P0700 indicates that there are codes stored in the TCM. You need to scan the TCM for the actuall transmission trouble codes. This can only be done with a higher end scan tool to do this.

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I would bet the check engine light is on also?

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your van is going into "limp mode"
when the computer does not get a correct signal from transmission it will not shift because it doesn't know your speed or engine RPM,
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2=input sensor,
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The input and output speed sensors look identical on the connector side. The one over the solenoid pack is the input, the one closer to the left frame rail or left front wheel is the output sensor. I hope this helps.
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2002 chrysler town and country wont leave limp mode

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1 05014469AA Wiring Repair Package, Input Speed Sensor
1 05014471AA Wiring Repair Package, Output Speed Sensor you dont need to use the wiring harness supllied with these sensors as they are for early model vans only please rate -jeff
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