Hello Everyone,

I Just bought a 1999 Dodge Caravan With 125,000 miles and a 2.4 engine with a 3 speed transmission

Myquestion isI got a code of P0473 from my code scanner which says its a Transmission Control Clutch Circuit Electrical so I called my local Dodge dealer and the told me I needed to buy a TCC (Transmission Control Solenoid) so i bought it and before I waste the time installing it did I get the right part for that code?????

 

Yes you did. You will need to remove the valve body to replace it. may as well replace the filter and gasket while you are in there.

 

thanks for the help master tech,
Iwas also wondering if it is necessary to buy themopar ATF+4 at 9 bux a quart for the transmission like i have read on here from the dealership like pepole say should be used in the transmissionand one other question my service engine soon light is on but my mechanic's scanner says its out how do i shut it off???? by replacing the TCC or is there something else i need to do?????? and how many quarts of transmission fluid will i need???? advance auto parts said i needed 4.5 quarts but to me that doesnt sound like enough

 

ATF3 is OK for a '99. Valvoline also make ATF4 now which is a lot less expensive than Mopar. 4.5qts is correct. The remainder is in the torque converterand won't flow out when you drop the pan.

 

would you recommend doing a power flush and replacing that fluid in the torque converter and if so how do i do the power flush

 

Sure any jiffy lube place can do it.

 

HELLO TO ALL:

Brand new to the forum,with a problem:

I own a 1999 dodge caravan sport w/ the 3.3 flex fuel engine:

Here Is My Problem: All of a sudden,A/C is blowing out hot,upon opening the hood,i noticed compressor is on,but cooling fans are off.I did some reading & found that the radiator fan relay usually fails on this model,bought & changed relay tonight,but still no cold A/C ? HELP NEEDED.

THANKS:JOHN

 

I would stay away from the flushing (stirs up dirt and could be "borrowing trouble"). You won't find flushing mentioned as part of the maintenance program in your Owners Manual. A local transmission shop, I deal with here,avoids it completely and recommends against it. They say if you insist on getting a flush, also insist of the replacement of the extremely dirty filter the flush creates, some "flush" shops don't replace the filter.
As to transmission fluid, ATF+4 is designed to be a longer lasting fluid and to be "backwards" compatible with ATF+3, ATF+2, etc. Castrol makes an ATF+4 under license with Chrysler, and an ATF+3 compatible fluid as well. They are available at the local Wal-Mart here.

 

Greetings! Brand new here - I have a 99 Grand Caravan - all of a sudden my brake lights are not working. I replaced the bulbs - no help - I checked the owners manual but it didn't Id which fuse was for the brake lights - thoughts, ideas, suggestions welcome & appreciated!

Paul

 

Ck fuse 12 in the junction block or fuse 13 in the PDC. But ck the brake lite switch for power with a test lite. If you have power, replace the brake lite switch.