2004 Rubicon
10-31-2005, 10:52 PM
#1
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2004 Rubicon
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
10-31-2005, 11:48 PM
#2
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
10-31-2005, 11:48 PM
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
--
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
10-31-2005, 11:48 PM
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 12:10 AM
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
My experience with OD has been that it is not intended as a working 'gear'
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
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"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 12:10 AM
#6
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
My experience with OD has been that it is not intended as a working 'gear'
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 12:10 AM
#7
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
My experience with OD has been that it is not intended as a working 'gear'
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
but as a cruising point where there is little load and certainly not at
lower speeds.
Did you ot get an owners manual with your rig?
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 03:10 AM
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
Billy Ray, you are posting in HTML. This is not only an abomination, it
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
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Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
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Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 03:10 AM
#9
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
Billy Ray, you are posting in HTML. This is not only an abomination, it
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
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Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
11-01-2005, 03:10 AM
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Re: 2004 Rubicon
Billy Ray, you are posting in HTML. This is not only an abomination, it
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
makes it hard to post proper follow-ups.
It is possible that the shift point can be adjusted or reprogrammed at the
dealer. This may be a warranty service. It is certainly worth complaining
about.
Earle
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:d83f6$4366f3ab$4831b233$17041@FUSE.NET...
That is very common as the engine does not have enough power to accelerate
your Jeep up hill in overdrive.
What can you do about it? well... you can lock out the overdrive or just
get used to it.
--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
<S-W-A-T@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10400-4366E669-1199@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net...
Hi,
I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon with 10,000 miles on it.
I am a little concerned about the tranny. It is an automatic with OD.
I notice that when I am going up an incline at around 40 mph it shift
into OD and I loose all my power. (It's almost as if it is shifting too
early) I have to depress the accelerater a good bit for it do down shift
into a more powerful gear. I can also hear the motor and rpms go down
alot when OD kicks in.
It is not so bad on the flat, I mean I can still definately notice it
shiftng to OD but Idon't recognize the power loss due to not needing as
much on the flat.
I find myself driving with the OD turned off alot due to this.
Is this typcal for a 2004 Jeep auto transmission? Is it something that
is noticable in Rubicons because of their gearing? Or is this
something I should get looked into?
I have had 5 jeeps in the past from CJ 5's up to a '89 wrangler, but
they were all standards, not auto.
I hope someone can help me, I LOVE my new Rubicon and will feel better
if I find other have noticed this.
Thank You!
