Transmission Problem
10-07-2006, 05:13 PM
#1
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Transmission Problem
Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bobt
1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bobt
10-07-2006, 05:18 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt wrote:
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
10-07-2006, 05:18 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt wrote:
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
10-07-2006, 05:18 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt wrote:
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles.
> A neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
Wait till the fluid settles then check the level (there is a little
plastic howto stuck to the radiator crossbrace). Generally it's
in park with the engine running, after you have shifted through all
the gears.
I suspect your ATF fluid low and your neighbor of working at Midas. :)
Use the correct fluid as called out in your service book, or call the
dealer.
--
DougW
10-07-2006, 05:28 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt,
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
10-07-2006, 05:28 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt,
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
10-07-2006, 05:28 PM
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Transmission Problem
Bobt,
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
First thing you need to do is change the fluid and filter as you do not
indicate it has ever been done AND it should not be foamy.
Foamy fluid contains entrained air bubbles which will affect shifting.
The procedure is described at:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm
Use only ATF+4, do NOT use anything else.
Do Not use any 'universal' fluid.
Do not use dexron plus an additive to make ATF+4 (it doesn't)
Do not go anywhere that wants to 'back flush' your transmission with
detergents.
Do not use any 'secret ingredient additives, cleaners, or sealers.
You can get the real stuff in Mopar or Valvoline brands. Valvoline brand
ATF+4 is $3.69/qt at AutoZone. As far as I know those are the only 2 Jeep
(DC) approved brands....
Let us know what happens after you change the fluid filter....
"Bobt" <Inforebco@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160255630.237138.60870@m7g2000cwm.googlegrou ps.com...
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
>
10-07-2006, 05:44 PM
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Re: Transmission Problem
The connection on the throttle position sensor can be dirty. It
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
10-07-2006, 05:44 PM
#9
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Posts: n/a
Re: Transmission Problem
The connection on the throttle position sensor can be dirty. It
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
10-07-2006, 05:44 PM
#10
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Re: Transmission Problem
The connection on the throttle position sensor can be dirty. It
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt
controls the shift points on the 4.0 engine at least. it can be cleaned
with a spray contact cleaner to fix strange shifting lots of times.
WD40 can be used in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Bobt wrote:
>
> Hi .. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee .. today it didn't shift from
> 1st to 2nd until the engine was reveved much higher than usual. In
> checking the fluid it was a little foamy. The car has 80,000 miles. A
> neighbor told me I need a new or rebuilt transmission. If so, what
> type of money will I be looking at? Could this be any other problem.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bobt