Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 5.2 L engine and 44 RE
> transmission.
>
> It will not go into 1st gear. It starts out in 2nd gear. It
> will not shift down to 1st gear.
>
> I also get an error code 37, which is listed as
>
> "torque
> converter solenoid circuit fault")..
>
>
> Have I lost my transmission, or is there a bad solenoid that may cure
> the problem ??

Hard to tell without looking.
Could be as simple as a bad solenoid, wiring problem, or sticking valve.

How long has it been since you changed transmission fluid and is the
fluid level too high or low?

--
DougW

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 5.2 L engine and 44 RE
> transmission.
>
> It will not go into 1st gear. It starts out in 2nd gear. It
> will not shift down to 1st gear.
>
> I also get an error code 37, which is listed as
>
> "torque
> converter solenoid circuit fault")..
>
>
> Have I lost my transmission, or is there a bad solenoid that may cure
> the problem ??

Hard to tell without looking.
Could be as simple as a bad solenoid, wiring problem, or sticking valve.

How long has it been since you changed transmission fluid and is the
fluid level too high or low?

--
DougW

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 5.2 L engine and 44 RE
> transmission.
>
> It will not go into 1st gear. It starts out in 2nd gear. It
> will not shift down to 1st gear.
>
> I also get an error code 37, which is listed as
>
> "torque
> converter solenoid circuit fault")..
>
>
> Have I lost my transmission, or is there a bad solenoid that may cure
> the problem ??

Hard to tell without looking.
Could be as simple as a bad solenoid, wiring problem, or sticking valve.

How long has it been since you changed transmission fluid and is the
fluid level too high or low?

--
DougW

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission fluid
has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked it and it is
normal, and not not dirty or black looking.


Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it first
started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from 2nd to 3rd
etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may have a worse problem
than I thought. I will have to do more testing about clearing the code
etc.

Thanks again for the replies.

James

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission fluid
has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked it and it is
normal, and not not dirty or black looking.


Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it first
started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from 2nd to 3rd
etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may have a worse problem
than I thought. I will have to do more testing about clearing the code
etc.

Thanks again for the replies.

James

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission fluid
has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked it and it is
normal, and not not dirty or black looking.


Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it first
started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from 2nd to 3rd
etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may have a worse problem
than I thought. I will have to do more testing about clearing the code
etc.

Thanks again for the replies.

James

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission fluid
has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked it and it is
normal, and not not dirty or black looking.


Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it first
started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from 2nd to 3rd
etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may have a worse problem
than I thought. I will have to do more testing about clearing the code
etc.

Thanks again for the replies.

James

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission
> fluid has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked
> it and it is normal, and not not dirty or black looking.
>
>
> Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it
> first started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from
> 2nd to 3rd etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may
> have a worse problem than I thought. I will have to do more
> testing about clearing the code etc.

You likely have the TCU locking out gears to prevent possible damage.
I know this happens for overdrive in the 93 but 97 is a more advanced
system.

hmm...

Have you had the trasmission filter changed? I assume they did this
at the same time they changed fluid. Wonder if the pickup wasn't
put back in or they missed something on reassembly.

Not your vehicle but might be interesting to read.
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=67956
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm

How's the kickdown cable? Runs from transmission to the throttle
body. If it broke there can be problems with shifting. Usually
it's just dragging/slipping, not loss of a gear, but ..shrug.. worth
a look.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission
> fluid has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked
> it and it is normal, and not not dirty or black looking.
>
>
> Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it
> first started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from
> 2nd to 3rd etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may
> have a worse problem than I thought. I will have to do more
> testing about clearing the code etc.

You likely have the TCU locking out gears to prevent possible damage.
I know this happens for overdrive in the 93 but 97 is a more advanced
system.

hmm...

Have you had the trasmission filter changed? I assume they did this
at the same time they changed fluid. Wonder if the pickup wasn't
put back in or they missed something on reassembly.

Not your vehicle but might be interesting to read.
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=67956
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm

How's the kickdown cable? Runs from transmission to the throttle
body. If it broke there can be problems with shifting. Usually
it's just dragging/slipping, not loss of a gear, but ..shrug.. worth
a look.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: 1997 Jeep Grane Cherokee/ Transmission problem
 

James wrote:
> Thanks to Doug, Bill and Jon for helpful replies. My transmission
> fluid has been changed within the last 10,000 miles. I have checked
> it and it is normal, and not not dirty or black looking.
>
>
> Since I made the first post, the Jeep is now stuck in 2nd. When it
> first started several days ago, it just lost 1st, but did ok from
> 2nd to 3rd etc. But now it is locked in 2nd, so I guess I may
> have a worse problem than I thought. I will have to do more
> testing about clearing the code etc.

You likely have the TCU locking out gears to prevent possible damage.
I know this happens for overdrive in the 93 but 97 is a more advanced
system.

hmm...

Have you had the trasmission filter changed? I assume they did this
at the same time they changed fluid. Wonder if the pickup wasn't
put back in or they missed something on reassembly.

Not your vehicle but might be interesting to read.
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=67956
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm

How's the kickdown cable? Runs from transmission to the throttle
body. If it broke there can be problems with shifting. Usually
it's just dragging/slipping, not loss of a gear, but ..shrug.. worth
a look.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!