My 2001 crysler sebring convertible is shifting hard. the guy up at autozone says its the shifter control module. anyboyd know where that is ?

Any codes?Did changed an air filter? Dirty throttle body.

unless you have had the fault codes read , then you have wasted your money with a tune up
Take it to an accredited service centre and have the codes read
check for a faulty cat converter blocking the exhaust

Shift interlock binding,try pushing shifter into park a little harder with the key in the run position.

As far as i know, yes. just go to a crysler dealership and get them to order it for you.

SOUND LIKE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH OR FAULTY ASD RELAY FAULTY FUEL PUMP.

DTC P0715 CHRYSLER - Input Speed Sensor 1 Circuit
P0715 is detected when TCM or ECM does not receive the proper signal from the sensor.

The input speed sensor detects the primary pulley revolution speed and sends a signal to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Engine Control Module (ECM).

Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Possible shifting problems

Possible causes
- Transmission speed sensor circuit is open or shorted.
- Poor transmission speed sensor circuit connection
- Faulty transmission speed sensor

Hope this clues helps to solve it.

I'm not familiar with when Chrysler stopped using the brake safety system or if they did on that model. If you are pressing the brake pedal and the shift release lever is not releasing the shifter, you will need to open the console and visually check to see if when you press the shift release button the locking pin actually raises to release the shifter. If this occurs then you need to have the transmission inspected and the braking system. All of this is on the assumption that your shifter is mounted on a center console. If it is column mounted you need to have the transmission inspected. One other thing you can try, Even though the shifter is console mounted you can still make selection by turning the column just above the dashboard to shift between the selection. I know it sounds strange but sometimes this does work indicating that the problem is truly the shifter assembly.

I do not have the data for this model but I will try to give some general idea. There is a shift lock solenoid under shifter assembly. The shifter will not shift unless the brake is depress and the key is on. A module or computer recognizes this info and activate solenoid. Easy step is to check all fuses first.

your trans has lectronic controls to operate the shifting of your trans. If there is a defect, a fault code will be stored in the computer, called a DTC. You need to have someone with a scan tool check for the fault code. It is likely a solenoid that is not working or stuck.

Get the codes first. Autozone can run the test for free on engines, maybe trans codes too. Call your local Autozone or big parts store and ask them.

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SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2001 Escape Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Transaxle Description The CD4E automatic transaxle is a four-speed, front wheel drive automatic transaxle with electronic controls for:

• Electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid for shift quality.
• Shift scheduling.
• 3-2 shift timing.
• Coast braking.
• Torque converter clutch control.

The transaxle features a four element torque converter with a torque clutch and a geartrain that includes:

• Compound planetary gearset.
• Chain drive.
• Planetary gearset final drive.
• Pinion and side gear differential.

The hydraulic control system of the transaxle has five solenoids that control:

• Shift feel, through line pressure control.
• Shift scheduling, through shift valve positioning control.
• Modulated application of the torque converter clutch.
• Timing of 3-2 shifts.
• Engine braking during coast operation.

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Solenoid Valve Body Assembly The solenoid valve body assembly contains the transmission fluid temperature sensor (TFT) sensor, as well as five PCM controlled output devices:

• Electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
• Shift solenoid A (SSA).
• Shift solenoid B (SSB).
• 3-2 timing/coast clutch solenoid (3-2 T/CCS).
• Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid.

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You may need your PCM, Powertrain Control Module reflashed by a Ford Dealer.
Try disconnecting your battery for 1/2 hour and then reconnect and see what happens. It will run a little rough and shfit hard until it relearns your engine/trans characteristics.
Let us know results of tests and DTC codes if you get them.

2.7 to 3.2 engine in 2001 sebring