zeitgeist57 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Vehicle has around 120k miles on it...3.3L V6...torqueflite A604 4-speed auto that was replaced last year by no-name family auto shop in Cleveland. I got the van from my 'rents when they upgraded. Apparently these transmissions are known for having problems with the shift solenoid/program, and unfortunately my van is looking to have the same problems. At around 30-40 mph around the city in light throttle use, the van has a powertrain shudder like it shifted down too soon and the engine is lugging. Now, I found this: http://www.txchange.com/a604.htm Are you f**king kidding me? Repeat this for 75 times????????? Can I just have a "performance" transmission tune, one that firms up the shift points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 lol. i almost read those as a joke. but it seems like you have a new problem every couple weeks. it was free right? if so, i guess you cant be too upset, but it still is a little shitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 torque converter shutter is what it sounds like..pm me and i'll give you my trans guys number...i know he can take care of it...he does tons of dodge transmissions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 torque converter shutter is what it sounds like..pm me and i'll give you my trans guys number...i know he can take care of it...he does tons of dodge transmissions and does great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Rob, PMd. Thanks. My parents always took their cars to these guys, and they certainly cut corners and overcharged. For example, they charged my parents $2,400 for the rebuilt tranny in the van now, with no warranty and the shimmy still existed after the repair. I'm definitely catching up on 120k miles worth of hard use and shoddy repair/maintenance work...however, free van in good shape is worth it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 and does great work. you would know...and yes he does..thats why i use him...shit dont seem to fail, and with his pricing... there may be cheaper out there, but i bet its not getting upgraded like this guy does them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm definitely catching up on 120k miles worth of neglect and shoddy repair/maintenance work... down shift it to 3rd with the OD off..see if it does it..may just be a tire or front end issue and thats the sucky part about someone not taking care of something:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerdad916 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sounds like it may need a "quick learn". Any of the trans shops can do it, or anybody with trans software for their scan tool. It will re-learn all of the parameters and clean up the gear changes. If you think it's in the tq converter, you can hold the throttle steady at 40 or so and lightly step on the brake pedal, just enough to turn the brake lights on. That will drop it out of lock up. It that cures it, I'd start in the ignition if it hasn't been tuned up in awhile. When my wife's 99 did what your describing, I added a bottle of limited slip additive from the GM dealer. It cured it, but hers was over 45mph. The lining on the TCC clutch gets hard, and causes the shudder. The additive softens it slightly. These trannys were pretty good after 1999, but they still have problems like anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 robs tranny guy did the quick learn on my 01 and then I got the trans flushed with a similar problem cleared it right up chrysler does recomend changing the fluid every 12 to 15 thousand miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I changed the fluid with ATF+4 from Advanced, along with a new ProKing filter/gasket kit a few weeks ago. When I changed the fluid, the magnet in the tranny pan was fuzzy with really fine particles. Not terrible, but a little discouraging to see. I am certain that this was the first fluid change since my 'rents had the tranny installed. It ran a little better. However, I'm certain the TCM is still off, as in "D" I can hear the engine rpm fall down like it downshifted and locked into 4th gear when I lift off the gas at less than 40mph. When I'm cruising the mean streets of UA below 40mph, I usually have the shifter in "3" to eliminate 4th/lockup. It sometimes still shimmies. I need to do all tie rod ends (inner and outer) and still need to align it after doing the struts also, so this may be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 sounds like the TCC is locking up to soon IMO... but yeah..fix the front end stuff, and have the trans adaptive learning reset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Rob, I called your boy, and he's going to reflash the tranny for me. I appreciate the hookup, and will let you know what happens from here. I've been pricing out steering racks, will get one soon as I already have the outer tie rods...installation/alignment to come shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 lmk..i may be able to get you a better deal on a rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 O'Reilly has A-1 Cardone 22-373 for $159.99 with a $50 core. I already have the outer tie rod ends. If you're pricing parts, also I'll need two sway bar end links RAYBESTOS Part #5451096 (or similar quality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 cant beat that one..they are giving that one away..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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