hey.. just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction....
Was driving my van last night and up until last night it was driving fine... but it doesnt seem to want to shift gears .. if that makes any sense... it seems like the rpms go up higher and higher but the van doesnt want to shift... no its not a mnaual van for those who think becuase Im female I dont know what Im talking about.... but for those who know what I am talking about can you maybe give me some idea....
It idles fine when it sits in park .. it only does this when im driving it....

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

does it shift up one to 2nd gear and then no higher?
low speed only

if so it is in "Limp Mode" others will know more

 

Yes. only seems to go up one gear and no higher and the rpms seem to want o go very high.... any ideas?

 

what year van, 3.8L?

did you check all your fluids, transmission fluid checked while van is idle

any codes, check engine light on

you can try to check codes too by putting the key in turning it to the accessory's(dash lights come on) then turning it off, then repeat and on the 3rd time it should display any codes in the place where the digital total mileage shows up

 

van is 2000 Dodge Caravan 3.0L V6

Check engine light is already on due to O2 sensor needing replaced
thanks for the info so far.. keep it coming though!!!

 

Welcome to DF
Do you know if you have a 3 speed transmission or a 4 speed? If you have a 3 speed trans, its common for the valves in the governor body to stick. Not allowing the transmission to up or down shift.This will not cause the ck engine lite to come on. If you have a 4 speed,then you need to have the stored codes pull out of the TCM.

 

2000 3.0 caravans only came with the 41te overdrive trans. her van is definitely in limp in, however without some information from the transmission computer, it would be a best guess as the the problem. I think it could be the input speed sensor, or computer, or wiring problem, or bad relay, or failed solenoid pack, or an internal transmission failure

 

Are you sure the 2000 minivans only come with a 41TE trans and not with a 31TH transmission? On the 3.0L v6.........

 

yep, I'm absolutely sure. minivans from 1989-1995 a 3.0 could have had either 604/41TE or 670/31TH. in 1996 and 1997 the 3.0 was only available with 31TH. in 1998 the 3.0's could come with either trans, in 1999-2000 the 3.0 was only the 41TE. and in 2001 there was no more 3.0's!

So the OP 2000 3.0 minivan could only be the overdrive transmission.

 

so whats the best thing to do in simple terms there gentlemen..... do I need to do a transmission overhaul or ....?? I really appreciate all the advice Im getting.... I have access to a computer for the van to see what codes come up.... so let me know what I should do for sure!!! thanks so much... if ya'll were closer Id give ya a big hug!!