Long story short - My 2002 Dodge Intrepid ES (3.5L V6) began shifting rough and entering "limp-in mode." I took it to a VERY trusted mechanic who ran diagnostics, pulling 2 codes for 1) a shift solenoid stuck in low reverse and 2) low fluid pressure at the valve body. He was certain it was a solenoid...but pulled the tranny pan and found glitter-like shavings (he showed this to me without knowing I would show up to look...sure enough, my fluid was quite glittery). It was my torque converter!
Now, $1,600 later, I have a new torque converter, solenoid pack, and a flushed transmission (which, as my mechanic stated, looked WONDERFUL when it was completed). Here's the problem:
The thing has been BACK in the shop twice for the same problem. Engine light....BUMP!....limp-in. Today...it has happened for the third time. They have recalibrated the computer, but it hasn't done the trick. What the hell is going on?!?!?!?
P.S...."it's a Chrysler product" is not an acceptable answer....and is just plain mean :-(
Now, $1,600 later, I have a new torque converter, solenoid pack, and a flushed transmission (which, as my mechanic stated, looked WONDERFUL when it was completed). Here's the problem:
The thing has been BACK in the shop twice for the same problem. Engine light....BUMP!....limp-in. Today...it has happened for the third time. They have recalibrated the computer, but it hasn't done the trick. What the hell is going on?!?!?!?
P.S...."it's a Chrysler product" is not an acceptable answer....and is just plain mean :-(