Madman Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi all, I am new to the forum and in need of some help. I recently replaced the 62te transmission in my wife's 2011 Dodge Journey LUX. She drove for about 3 weeks with no issues. Then with out warning and no dash lights. Acceleration became intermittent and the car would barely move 20 to 30 mph. I get a high rev and then some movement and then high rev again. The car sat in the drive way for a day and then I moved it with no problems. It is now making noise like a bad steering pump. The trans before this happened was shifting nice and smooth and making no noise. I have a trans dip stick that I purchased on line and the fluid level is slightly higher and will be removing to proper level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Solstice Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Why did you replace the original trans and were the symptoms different or the same? Is this new one from a reputable place with a warranty of any kind? When someone more knowledgeable steps in, that is something they will ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted November 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 I cracked the case where the trans cooler lines go in. Tried to JB weld but wouldn't hold. Purchased the rebuild from Detroit Axle with a 3 year warranty on it. Talked to them and they said I needed to do a quick learn on the trans, but until a can get my hands on a quality diagnostics tool I came here to get some ideas. I feel like I'm having torque converter problems. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Solstice Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 The point about a "quick learn" on the transmission is a valid one on the Journey. I bought mine used and it was a little while before the vehicle adjusted to my driving style. That said, your problems seem extreme. Unhook your battery to allow for a "reset" and see if it makes a difference. A diagnostic tool would also be helpful. Depending on your skill level, it may be worth a fee for a shop diagnostic. You would at least have conformation that the trans or torque converter is good or bad. The cost of the diagnostic may save you a considerable amount of your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted November 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Sorry! Just realized I posted this under the wrong topic. I would love to drive it to a shop but don't want to chance doing damage. Unfortunately the scan tool I have is basic and unable to perform what I need it to. I just dropped the pan and no shavings at all. I will put it back together and try the battery disconnect. What damage can I do to the internals driving with bad torque converter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Join AAA for your four annual tows for the one year membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 when my grandsons trans went out on his car i just rented a tow behind dolly and we rolled it onto it no big deal and a lot cheaper than a tow truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted November 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Think you guys for the suggestions. I plan on getting it to a shop for diagnosis. Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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