Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I have a 2015 Dodge Journey 2.4 and can’t really drive it right now cause it won’t go into 3rd gear so you have to drive it real slow. It’s pulling code po733 3rd gear incorrect gear ratio. From what I’ve looked up it said to top off fluid or change fluid if that doesn’t fix it replace shift Solenoid or transmission control module. I’ve topped of the fluid it was low and that did nothing. Where is the shift solenoid located and do you know what transmission comes with the 2.4 motor. I’d like to at least try the shift solenoid next. Or do you think it could be something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Welcome aboard the forum. Many ask of the solenoid pack loc. and change, with a site search I'm sure you'll find your answer. BUT how many miles on your DJ? And if fluid was low, what was the coloration of it? It may be less costly to drop the trans pan and change the filter and aprox. 4.5 quarts of ATF+4 first. This will give you a clean and unobstructed trans oil pick up for operation, and by dropping the pan to do so, will let you see if there is any clutch material or metal bits actually causing your problem. On all my many Mopar vehicles I have (and had), I change the trans filter EVERY 30 - 40 K miles. Edited July 16, 2021 by 5rebel9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks for the reply!! Mileage is around 120k. And I’ll search for solenoid posts. And if I’m going to change filter and fluid shouldn’t I replace the solenoid while the pan is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 The solenoid pack is mounted on the front outside of the trans case., the pan does not need to come off for that part replacement. It is fairly pricey to buy and many times posts report no better trans function. This is still an auto trans with the same inner workings of OLD school (pre computerized) transmissions. If mine, I'd start with what I suggested. Good Luck and post back any results you come up with. Corbin5754 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thank you for the info. I will try the filter and fluid first and if that doesn’t fix it I guess I could try solenoid. Is it 5 qts with a pan drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just curious is this the solenoid pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 that's the part. And with dropping the pan, you'll only need 4.5 quarts(but you'll have to buy 5). Corbin5754 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Pulled the pan and this is what I find ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I’m probably going to buy a used transmission do you know what transmission it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 WELL .... I guess you saved by not spending money on the shift solenoid pack. Sorry that my unsaid hunch proved correct. I tried to look up just what trans. is in your 2.4 engined and found that listings showed either the 4 speed 41tes or the 6 speed 62te. You should be able to confirm just which you have by the gear speeds available from when it was running correctly. Most all here say that the 2.4 uses only the 4 speed 41tes, but like I said in looking it up on parts sites it shows both for the 2.4 motor. Good luck and keep in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 it is a 4 speed BUT go to your dealership with your VIN# to get the correct info before checking for a used trans, now not sure how much a used one goes for and also rolling the dice on it, i know the last 4 spd in my caravan only cost me 1200-1300 for it to be rebuilt (about 2-3 yrs ago),,, with a 2015 i would lean towards the rebuild from a reliable garage vs a used crap shoot...but that is up to you...good luck on what ever you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Ya I went to a few transmission shops and they want $3,000 thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Corbin5754 said: Ya I went to a few transmission shops and they want $3,000 thanks for all your help wow thats high, of course its been a couple of yrs for mine, i worked for Chrysler here in al and i always bought dodge vans or trucks and the bans at around 90 k would start leaking trans fluid thur a seal and they said to fix that would cost almost as much as a rebuild almost minus parts, i would just fix it them give it to the kids or sell it cheap to other relatives,,,,where are you located just wondering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 I ended up buying a used transmission with a B grading for $450 and local installer for $750. So $1100 overall ??♂️ 2late4u and 5rebel9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Glad it is running again! I HOPE a new filter was put in at time of install. If not you would do yourself(and the DJ) a favor by replacing it and the 4.5qt. pan drop at 750 - 1000 miles. This will give an opportunity to see how good the "B grade" trans is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 It hasn’t been installed yet it’s still in route. And yes they said they will install new filter and fluid with install. And thank you for your help I’ll do a fluid and filter change at 1000 miles. 5rebel9 and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 50 minutes ago, Corbin5754 said: It hasn’t been installed yet it’s still in route. And yes they said they will install new filter and fluid with install. And thank you for your help I’ll do a fluid and filter change at 1000 miles. LOL ... I thought as I read your update post that it seemed rather quick for the job to be finished already, But who knows about how quickly things can get done out in Indiana! Corbin5754 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Car is finally finished and running great $880 for install and $450 for trasns 2late4u and 5rebel9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 NOW I'm glad to hear all is back to normal and "up and running" again! Yes labor rates have gone up quite a bit from my day in the trade, But not a bad price out for the job. I hope the Journey again serves you well for a LONG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin5754 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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