Chrysler Sebring

2002 Chrysler Sebring Drive Train / Driveline   

transmission will not shift and speedometer quit working. Happened all of a sudden. All fluid levels are fine. Could this be a sensor or a vacuum leak or is it a computer problem?

Will the transmission not shift into any gear, or does it stay in a low gear?

If the car will move the problem may simply be the VSS (vehicle speed sensor). You need to check the trouble codes. If you can drive to a nearby Autozone or Advance Auto they will check the codes for free. Most Autozone stores will also loan you a code reader (for a fully refundable deposit).

Hopefully it is just the sensor (which should set a trouble code. Is the check engine light on?

2002 Chrysler Sebring Drive Train / Driveline   

2002 chrysler seabring transmission problem. car rear-ended another vehicle. repair required: front bumper replaced, left headlight, radiator support, frame repaired...vehicle ran like new for about 2 weeks. daughter on the way home and transmission acted like it had jumped out of gear..rpm went up high but car was not moving forward. pulled over to the side of the road and waited for a few minutes. started the car and drove it home -15miles- and all worked as usual. next morning car would not move in any gear. replaced input and output sensor and transmission worked in all gears EXCEPT REVERSE. checked engine codes and got: P0700,720,734 and 740. i was told to erase the codes, raise the front wheels and see if any codes would return. i did, and the wheels turned one time in drive and stopped. now it does not work in any gear. i was told that since so many codes appeared the powertrain control module was probably damaged in the accident. i would like your expert opinion if it is probably the pcm or is the transmission shot. i understand you may not be able to be absolute, but you can bet the farm you know much much more and i. thank you

Hello, Have you located the Transmission Control Module mounted vertically directly in front of the Fuse and Relay Center under the hood? It is seperate from the PCM.

It may have been damaged in the crash. How does it look and are there problems with connectors?

P0700 = Transmission Control System, Malfunction

P0720 = Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

P0734 = Gera, 4 Incorrect Ratio

P0740 = Torque Converter clutch Circuit, Malfunction

I believe I would be looking at every electrical connection for the transmission and its' control module for loose or poor connections. At this point I do not suspect mechanical failure.

Roger

2002 Chrysler Sebring Drive Train / Driveline   

2002 chrysler seabring - car rear-ended another. damage: replaced bumper, radiator support, left headlight, had to have frame straight. prior to accident car operated perfect in every way. for about two weeks after accident was driving home and it seemed the transmission went into neutral since the rpm went way up and car was not under power. pulled to the side of the road and waited about 15 minutes. started the car and drove home 15 miles - and all forward gears worked as expected (did not use reverse so don't know if it worked). next morning car would not operate in any gear. replaced input and output sensor..car then worked in forward gears but not reverse..scanner revealed codes PO700,720,734,740. i was told to erase the codes and then raise the car so front wheels were off ground. did this and the transmission will not function in any position. it did turn one time in a forward gear but no more than three rotations. i was advised that the power train module was probably damaged in the accident since unusual for so many codes to show at one time and that i should replace it. i am hoping you can give me insight into my problem...this is my granddaughters car and she is 21 (enough said). you opinion and advise will be greatly appreciated. thank you Joe

Hello, Have you located the Transmission Control Module mounted vertically directly in front of the Fuse and Relay Center under the hood? It is seperate from the PCM.

It may have been damaged in the crash. How does it look and are there problems with connectors?

P0700 = Transmission Control System, Malfunction

P0720 = Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

P0734 = Gera, 4 Incorrect Ratio

P0740 = Torque Converter clutch Circuit, Malfunction

I believe I would be looking at every electrical connection for the transmission and its' control module for loose or poor connections. At this point I do not suspect mechanical failure.

Roger

Have you duplicated your question submission?

Please advise, I'll have one of them cancelled. You should not be billed/charged twice.

Roger

yes, i did....thank you very much...

I have written to the administrator and asked him to cancel and refund this duplication.

You're welcome,

Roger

roger...i have examined the modules and they all appear to be ok..i replaced the input and output sensors which did not correct problem..the tcm looks ok, however,the left fender was shoved in a couple of inches and the pcm secure bolt which attaches with the air filter was not present. therefore, i would think that with the tcm not being totally secure that it did take a nice little jolt in the accident. if you think i would be wise to check everthing again and if nothing else looks suspecious to replace the tcm. if so, would you recommend i go to the local junk yard or purchase one from has been reconditioned.....after your reply i will check answers accepted.....i if do need additional help i will request you.....many thank.....joe moore

Joe, What about reopening the accident repair claim? A good insurance adjuster would entertain considering amending the repair to include hidden damage causes.

A used TCM should be all right if you can get a warranty with it. Compare costs to the remanufactured unit and decide what works for you.

Roger

2000 Chrysler Sebring Engine Stalling When accelerating When cold

Dear Expert,
I would like to know why my car is stalling, or basically it always has trouble moving, when accelerating for the first few minutes of starting the car. For example, I back out of my parking lot and put in the forward gear, and it has trouble moving, and suddenly starts moving after giving a big jerk forward. Or when I brake the first few times, it does the same thing. Please help.
Regards,
Krishna

Sounds like you have a couple of things happening. First I recommend you change the transmission fluid and filter. Ensure the tranny fluid level is full when you are done. Second, I recommend replacing your fuel filter. This should be done every 40 - 60 K miles depending on how you drive and quality of fuel you use. Do these 2 things and let me know what happens. Good Luck. Al

2000 Chrysler Sebring All Part Groups   

when i drive my car it doesnt shift gears right. when i press my foot on the pedsl it doesnt feel like it wants to drive. when switching gears it jerks before switching, it makes a wired noise as if it its the transmission or alternator. when i reverse back it jerks before shifting gear. it does rough and as if its running out of power to drive,

Hi, this is a common problem and your going to find that the problem is going to be with your torque converter, now the only downside to getting this repaired is that its not a cheap part to buy and the labour costs can be high.
Also as your starting to get problems with your auto box then what i would do is source a reconditioned one and then get some exchange on yours at least this way your going to get a guarantee on the whole box and you would no that you are not going to get any more problems with your auto box.
You will find that as you start replacing parts on an auto box you will start getting more problems so a recon box would be your best bet.

But before you go ahead with any work take it into a garage and get the fluid level checked and filled if needed this can cause the problem your having and if you have lost some oil then the chances are their is a seal gone inside the box.
If it is low get it topped up and then give it a good drive and see if this makes any difference or not. if you have no joy after doing this then their is a good chance the torque converter needs replacing.

now today it wont start at all. and the battery is workin. but the car wont turn on does that make nay sense. someone said it could be my transmission

hi, try moving it out of park and work through all the gear selector settings with the ignition on and then go back to the start possition then try starting your car if you still have no look then this points to a major fault with the transmission it may be that it is stuck in gear and thats why it wont let your car start as the gear box will not be in the correct starting possition.
Now the problem could be with a sensor on the gear box but with the problem of not going through the gears correctly then this would point towards the gearbox needing major work witch would more than likely cost more than the price of a recon box
let me know how you get on ok

1998 Chrysler Sebring Engine Sticking When idling No pattern

Oil light stays on when idling and goes off when speeding up.

This problem can be caused from many things. Bad oil filter, wrong type of oil in engine (Like Tranny fluid), failing/failed oil pressure sending unit, worn bearings or oil pump in engine. Always with a problem like this start with the basics, CHANGE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER!, see if the problem goes away, if not, change the oil pressure sending unit, if this does not correct the problem see if a higher viscosity oil (go from 10w-30 to 10w-40) will correct the problem (this last one may work on high milage engines). Finally if this does not fix the oil pressure problem you probably need to see a real mechanic, you have problems in the engine and need some major work done. Good luck. Al

1998 Chrysler Sebring All Part Groups   

obd II codes P0700 & P0725

P0700 Transaxle malfunction
P0725 Engine speed input circuit malfunction

i knew what the codes meant...does this mean that my transmission is getting ready to go or if I get the 725 cleared up, the 700 will not stay stored. Please help. Thanks, Huey

The codes might be a result of an electrical glitch due to a bit of moisture on a connection.If the trans is shifting fine you might want to get the trans fluid flushed and a new filter in trans.as preventative maintenance

1997 Chrysler Sebring Heating / Cooling System Malfunction Happens sometimes When warm 

engin wil show normal temp but blows cold air. when diagnootic test is done with check engin light is on it says " closed temp loop not detected" engin has been flushed , heater core has been flushed , thermostat has been changed and temp conrol sencer next to thermo stat has been changed. do you have any new ideas. problem does not happen all the time

thanks mick debruyn
616-455-5409
e-mail micdebruyn@aol.com

Mick,
Sounds like you've been careful to make sure the coolant is flowing at the correct temperature through the engine and the heater core. And you seem certain the cooling system is full.

When a check engine light code refers to 'closed loop', it usually speaks to an emissions system condition.

That being aside, I believe you have a temperature door control problem. The air flow is not being deflected to pass through the heater core to warm-up. This door is probably actuated by a small motor. You said the condition is not always present, so, the motor is probably still connected to the door. The motor can have a stripped gear, or it is failing electrically.

And finally, the temp. door itself can be broken, or should the actuator motor check out ok even the electronic controlhead that commands the system might be failing.

Check out the temp. door and its' actuator first for proper operation. If the actuator motor jerks or hesitates it shouldn't. Electric parts are in most cases not returnable, so check and double check before you buy parts.

Roger

Mick, have you solved this query?? Please advise..

Roger

4-16-03 Still waiting to hear from you..

Roger

4-18-03. Mick, please let me hear from you!

Roger