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My 97 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 engine 4 speed auto ...
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My 97 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 engine 4 speed auto transmission. This car kicks down to easily. The engine does not pull hard at all & it kicks down more than 1 gear ata time. Example 65 miles per hour with the crusie control on tack at 2100, we came to a hill it down shifted & the tack went to 5000 in an instant. It should have gone to 3000 or slightly more. Is there anyway to correct this probelm. This is a new Trany , the old one did the same thing.      rtaft@ netscape.com

 

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1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6

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When using the throtle I try not to push it down more than half way.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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August 8 11:19 AM (21 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
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The transmisson is known to downshift very harsh while the speed control is on. This is normal, with this transmisson. Is this the only time this occurs?

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