2001 dodge caravan 3.3 Tranny in limp home mode, (locked in second gear) code po700 A huge and pat on the back for any help lol thanks and have wonderful day!!! Jim k

basic mechanic knowledge will not get this fixed. go to a tranny shop let them know what the codes are they will be able to fix it faster and correctly without further problems.

Sure will happen,second gear is the "limp " mode if the Tcm sees a problem with the tranny. Key on,off ,on,off,on will flash the codes with the check engine light. That will point you in the right direction.
Can't recall how to reset the limp mode,thinking it's key on engine off ,press gas to the floor 3 times within 5 seconds. If a speed sensor goes bad they will do just that,many other problems will also tho. So check for codes first,if there are none it will flash a 55 .That is five flashes of the engine light then a pause then 5 more.

Read the trouble codes. Otherwise you're flying blind

P0455 = Evap leak monitor large leak detected.
This code usually means the gas cap may have been loose or needs the rubber gasket.

P0500 = No vehicle speed sensor signal.
Vehicle speed sensor is located on the transmission near one of the axle shafts (it may need replacing).

P0700 = EATX controller DTC present.
This simply means you have transmission related codes.

P0732 = Gear ratio error in 2nd gear.
This code is of some concern, it means the transmission is slipping in 2nd gear. However the trans may be in limp mode due to the speed sensor code (limp mode means the trans starts out in second gear in order to at least get to a mechanic). The first thing I would do is have these codes cleared as there may be absolutely nothing wrong with the transmission (especially if you pull the trans dip stick and the fluid does not have a burnt smell. The vehicle should drive normally after that. If the check engine light comes back, have the codes scanned ASAP (before any other unrelated code sets). Chances are it may be the output speed sensor if this happens (easy fix). Hope this helps

Regards

That's called "Limp in Mode" Something in the transmission has failed. You may have lost 3rd gear, or reverse, or some other problem. The TCU (transmission control unit) has detected a fault, and has put the tranny in to 2nd gear. That way you can still drive it to the local dealer so they can repair it. Limp in mode keep you going so you don't have to have it towed. However, since it is only second gear, you won't want to drive very fast, probably no more than 30pmh, and you will want to get it checked out as soon as you can. Could be something as simple as a sensor failing or coming unplugged, or an internal failure with one of the bands, servoce, solenoids, or bands or clutch packs.

When you start it up and drive it the next time, pay close attention to how it shifts. Does it instantly put you into limp mode (First gear failure) or when it tries to shift into 3rd, and then put s you back into seond for limp more. this information will be important in getting an estimate. I appologize for any typpos here, as this form is not letting me see what I am typing.

Trans has one into limp mode, This was programmed into the PCM to get folks home or to the dealer for service. Something is wrong with trans. Any codes???

I need a little mor info. But the reason for the being stuck in 2nd gear is because when something goes wrong with the tranny. it goes into "LIMP" mode wich keeps the trans. from shifting out of 2nd when you are going forward. It does sound like your trans. is gone out though.

sound like the vechicle speed sensor.

code po700 is what the pcm gets from the tcm when there is a problem with the transmission-anywhere from fluid level, sensor, solenoid, tcm problem, or mechanical problem.
the situation you have with the car being in 2nd gear is called "limp-in" mode. so you can limp-in to a repair center.

Yep ,sounds like limp mode ,should be in second gear.
Try,key on engine off,depress accelerator to floor 3 times within 5 seconds.Should reset trans.