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Good day, you guys hope it runs well. I have a 2017 dodge journey 3.6l . I got a code. I read it at the Dodge. Dealership, it started out with a shift solenoid. G, then a fluid pressure switch, send the isolenoid pack then the p c m. After over $2000, my transmission is still overheating. Any ideas

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First,  do you know how to select the available gauges on the display screen located between the speedometer and tachometer? 

 

Under vehicle info on the screen menu there are several engine gauges to display.

 

Find the engine coolant and transmission fluid temperature gauges.

 

We need to know what your engine coolant temperatures are first. 

 

Determine, if the cooling system is working correctly. 

 

What are the transmission fluid temperatures at the same time. 

 

When it's overheating. 

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Dodge specs 2016 3.6 engine.

 

-Thermostat opens 195 F.

 

-No AC on.

radiator fan turns on 220 F.

fan turns off 214 F.

 

-AC ON. 

fan runs continuously controlled by PCM.

 

-Transmission oil temperature 

Fan on 232 F.

 

-Transmission oil temperature 

overheated - 240 F.

 

My 2016 3.6.

 

Runs to the specs listed above. 

 

My transmission oil temperature always runs around 175 F max.

 

I have new transmission fluid and filter. Serviced 5k miles ago. 

 

I reside in the US. Current daytime outside temperature mid 90's F. 

 

I run max ac constantly with no problems. 

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Hi, Dean. I am test driving my journey right now. My transmission temperature is up to228 oil 190 coolant 190. So the radiator has straight water in it. No antifreeze, so i'm going to put some antifreeze and see if maybe that helps cool it off, maybe a little bit, I don't, I don't know what else to do

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           Very Important!!

 

           The correct type of                   

                  ANTIFREEZE!

 

For my 2016 DJ it is a Orange antifreeze. 

           Type called OAT.

 

You need to do a  complete refill of the entire system with the pre mixed antifreeze.

 

 

This is the #1 issue you need to correct.

 

Before you do overheat and cook your engine and transmission!

 

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