I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan with 3.8L engine, lost 3rd gear but low gears are OK. Codes are P0700 and P1684. Transmissions was rebuilt 3 years ago. Does anyone have any ideas? Hate to have it rebuilt again. Thanks!

 

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You either lost the hub with shaft or a planetary gear set. So yes you would need to go into the transmission.

 

Yep, that's the most likely culpret. I had the exact same symptoms on my Stratus. took me about 6 hrs to fix it.

 

Hi , Sounds like your clutch pack piston O ring for third gear wasn't replaced during overhaul ? I'd use a different shop this time . Time is money ! The parts bend is probally full with the new overhaul parts that were never used . There are prenty of people that paid for an complete overhaul that only got the failing part replaced an charged for a complete overhaul . If they were quick on overhaul you probally didn't all your new parts ! My thoughts Lovvorn

 

Thanks all!! Could anyone tell me what model the transmission is?
Thanks

 

There is only one model overdrive transmission in all vans from 1988-2007 and that model is the A-604 aka 41TE

It is definitely not a seal failure on the 2nd gear clutch pack because you won't have limp-in or 2nd gear if that seal failed.

 

1997 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8 Auto Trans
Going down the road last night, slowed down for some deer to cross. Started speeding back up and when trans hit 3rd gear, nothing!! RPMs rev and no drive. Slow back down a little and 2nd kicks back in good and strong. Check Engine Light then came on. Limped back home in 2nd gear. Checked codes today and come up with P0700, P0715, P0720 & P0733. Is this likely a internal Trans problem or Electrical (Control system)?

 

Definitely an internal mechanical failure of the OD hub or OD planetary carrier splines.