I see that people have had the same problems with the transmission going into "Limp" mode on a 2000 Stratus but was wondering if the 2.4L engine and transmission would be the same in the 1999 model year since that is what I have in mine. I did have Auto Zone run the check engine light and came up with the following: Incorrect gear ratios in 1,3, and 4th gears and also a malfunction in the Turbine Speed Sensor, they told me that a bad speed sensor could be causing the problem so now I'm just wondering on how to replace it and the difficulty of it, and also the location of it and if it is easily accessible when put up on a hoist or going down through the engine or what not. Any help would be greatly appreciated so I can fix this because driving in second gear is fun and all but is driving me crazy!! Thank You.

 

You have to remove the air intake plumbing, the transmission control module (Just to the right of the throttle body), and then remove the turbine speed sensor (also known as the input speed sensor). Its a whiteish colored sensor located inbetween the two transmission oil cooler hoses. It has one two wire connector plugged into the end of it. You need a 1 inch deep socket to unthread it from the transmission case.

 

Thank you, that information will help me a lot. But will I need to put the vehicle up in the air to perform this or is it kinda half and half?

 

HI, I am having the same problem with a 99 stratus, so I went out with my handy dandy craftman tools and found the part and got it out. So I will go to parts store tomorrow. Thanks, Carol

 

I had the same issue. Symptoms were: No Speedometer movement, would not shift into OD etc. (Reverse Still worked)

I just did the output speed sensor about an hour ago and it was easy to do. Jack the car up, put it on a lift, or put it on ramps (what I did). Obviously use the normal precautions, IE wheel blocks, E-Brake, Jack Stands, etc... Next go under from the front & Look up at the drivers side on the front of the Transmission and you will see the connection and wire harness. It is a little awkward to manipulate from the floor on your back, but I found that you can remove the harness boot by hand easily, just be careful not to break the prongs on the clip. Then get a 1 inch Wrench OR deep socket and turn the output sensor until it comes out. Then screw the new one in and pop the wiring harness/boot back on and you're done!

I have heard that you should replace the Input Sensor at the same time, but it appears It is a bit more involved. You will have to take the Blower Plumbing off (1 Screw, 1 Clamp, and the clips over the Air Filter), and it looks as though it would be much easier if you take the fuse box and other electrical components off as well. DO NOT HOLD ME TO TAKING THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OUT, I have not yet researched that bit enough to say for sure.... Anyway. With everything necessary out of the way, look about 8 Inches to the passengers side of the Output Sensor from the TOP of the motor and you will see 2 Hoses going into the Transmission. The Input Speed Sensor is Between and Below the hoses. Once you get to it, the Input Speed Sensor replacement is the same process as the Output Speed Sensor, Except you do it from from the top of the motor.

I hope this is helpful as I have been reading up on bits and pieces of this for a couple days now, and just did the work so it is fresh in my mind!

Good Luck everyone!