99 chrysler sebring lxi transmission problems

I have a 99 Chrysler Sebring LXi and today of all days, the day after I got
an oil change, fuel system cleanse and internal engine cleanse. I found out
that something is wrong with my transmission. It started after I left the gas
station for getting coffee. It felt like it was pulling or struggling to pick
up speed. Then I looked at my speedometer and saw that it was not moving. I
panicked and took it to the nearest shop and the guy said that maybe the
transmission was going out. He drove it and checked the transmission fluid
which was full and used the computer system where a code beginning with the
letter P came up and it said that it was a transmission malfunction. On my
way to take it to a specialist, the car shut completely off and did not start
back up until maybe two hours later after the tow truck man picked it up.
PLEASE HELP!!!
The mechanic said the codes read as band ration?? malfunction and
transmission malfunction!!!

 

can you post the actual codes ????

 

http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html
A great link you probably have the wrong fluid ATF+ 3 or 4 only.

Coasty

 

FIRST thing you need to do is get the speedo fixed without the speedo
signal it will go into fail safe mode. Check around the trans & make sure
all of the wires are good & nothing was knocked loose during the service

 

First thing to do is replace the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) located on the
transaxle between the two ATF hoses.

Hennie.

 

I researched this website earlier and the place where my car was serviced did
use the DEXRON plus and additive. I question the tranny mechanic and he said
that DEXRON would not mess up my transmission and that many other companies
use it. He said that He didnt believe that was the problem!!!

 

Then I called the dealership's auto shop and they said that ATF4 was supposed
to be used only. So now I am confused. I don't know what the next step
should be. I don't know what was used before this place because I never had
this happen.

 

It is imperative that you have the Dexron™ removed and ATF+4 put in.
It's one of those unfortunate things that 99% of the tranny shops have
been mis-educated on (giving them the benefit of the doubt).

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')

 

Dextron plus additive is pure BS and they know it does not meet MFGs
requirements. It happens to often to unsuspecting people and thet end up
paying for a new tranny.

Driving around even for 100 miles can start causing internal damage and
don't let them tell you any different. I would demand that they redo your
tranny flush and that you tell them you will buy the correct fluid and then
reimburse you and make them put it in writing.

If they do not go to the dealer and send them the bill also threaten to take
them to court or BLOG the hell out of the internet or even take an ad out in
the paper. The loudest squeek always gets oiled first.

Coasty

 

Dexron may work fine initially or work with a harsh shift, but do not be
deceived. It will destroy the transmission over time. Fix the speed
sensor, then get it flushed out of there and get your money back for the
trouble they caused you.

Bob
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when i worked at a dealer we were required to use dexron trans fluid in the flush
machine instead of atf4( half the cost ) but we were also required to use a
additive that b&g provided with the flush machine and we had no complaints as long
as the additive was used and b&g called it a conditioner i found no info what was
in it either

 

B&G products and flushes are some of the best on the market and I use them
for everything except the transmission. I get it done at the Dealer for the
same as a B&G flush also stay away from the AAMCO flushes they do not use
the correct fluid either and also thought the additive MFG specs which is
BS. Since you can get 55 gallon drums of ATF+4 Valvoline now may be the
flush places will start using the correct fluid. AutoZone and Advance has
ATF+4 on the shelf at about $2 cheaper than the Dealer. I just bought two
cases at AutoZone yesterday. All four of my vehicles are DC products and I
have some maintenance coming up on 3- out of the four.

Coasty

 

Don't you know no proper English!! It's "I git-r-done at the dealer...!

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')