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Car Forum / Chrysler Cars / June 200598 Intrepid won't shift
My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell me what's up? Thanks in advance Tim > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, > it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell > me what's up? > Thanks in advance > Tim You need to replace the output speed sensor on the tranny. It's in what's called "limp" or "limp home" mode be because the sensor is not working - doesn't allow tranny to shift out of 2nd gear (just like the 'Friends' TV show song). Cost of part is $20-40 depending on dealer. Takes about 15 to 20 minutes to replace for a first-time DIY'er, or pay a dealer $70-$100. Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x') > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first > to second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays > at 0, it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can > anyone tell me what's up? So, since the check engine light is on, what codes are stored in the computer?  SignatureJoseph J. Pfeiffer, Jr., Ph.D. Phone -- (505) 646-1605 Department of Computer Science FAX -- (505) 646-1002 New Mexico State University http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~pfeiffer skype: jjpfeifferjr > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, > it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell > me what's up? Your transmission output speed sensor is probably toast. Easy fix. > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, > it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell > me what's up? > Thanks in advance The only code I get is P1864 I have had the battery out so that makes sence. My manual (Chilton) dosn't mention an output speed control sensor, can you tell me where to look? Thanks a million Tim > > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks a million > Tim The output speed sensor can be serviced without having to remove the transaxle from the vehicle. CAUTION: When disconnecting speed sensor connector, be sure that the weather seal does not fall off or remain in old sensor. The output speed sensor is located on the left side of the transaxle case. The sensor threads into the transaxle case. Tighten output speed sensor to 20-34 N·m (180-300 in. lbs.) it has the tan plastic base there are 2 and the one you want is rearward > > > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > > > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > The sensor threads into the transaxle case. Tighten output speed sensor to > 20-34 N·m (180-300 in. lbs.) > ...The output speed sensor is located on the left side of the transaxle case... So's the input speed sensor. The output sensor is the one towards the rear. Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x') replace the output speed sensor on the trans it's in limp in mode > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, > it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell > me what's up? > Thanks in advance > Tim > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, > it dies at stops, and the check engine light stays on. Can anyone tell > me what's up? > Thanks in advance > Tim Thanks guys, it was an easy fix, cheep too $19 for the sensor and $5 for a deepwell socket to take it off. The check engine light is still on though. Thanks again Tim No speedometer is almost always caused by a bad output speed sensor. Glad to hear this fixed your trans problem. Did you remove the battery cable to reset the computer? What is/are the engine diagnostic codes? Bob > > My wifes 98 Intrepid just started acting crazy, it shifts from first to > > second almost instantly but won't go higher. The speedometer stays at 0, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks again > Tim > No speedometer is almost always caused by a bad output speed sensor. Glad > to hear this fixed your trans problem. Did you remove the battery cable to [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >>Thanks again >>Tim Codes were 0700 and 1684 (I had the starter out a while back) I'll go out right now and reset the engine light. Thanks for your help. Tim |
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