Clearing up common misconceptions about the Chrysler 62TE
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- čas přidán 18. 11. 2021
- In the latest video from the Transtar Garage Studio, Dave Hritsko, Transtar’s technical product specialist, talks about the Chrysler 62TE transmission. According to Dave, there’s one aspect of the electrical side of things on this transmission that has resulted in some common misconceptions: the solenoid on the valve body. Learn more in the video above.
It's crazy how these damn solenoids can make a strong transmission fail prematurely! Good explanation! 👍
Good info here. Dave is such a great and very knowledgeable guy. Used to ask him for help every once in a while on an old EZTech forum.
Thank you!
should there be a ball under the transmission fluid pressure sensor?
One ball flew out, I didn’t see where it came from, but I saw a hole on the back of the transmission fluid pressure sensor and it looked very similar (to the place for the ball), so I installed it there. I'm not sure because of this the first gear is engaged for 2 seconds. and then it stops working. Reverse gear drives better.
Not sure if I'll get a response, but it's worth a try. I'm working on a 62TE and I suspect the VFS. It's got codes for BOTH high pressure and low pressure. Metering the VFS reveals the spec should be 4.8-5.1 ohms, and this one reads 6.6 ohms. Do you think that information is enough to declare a diagnosis and replace the VFS?
I like the 4 speed over the 6 speed. The 6 speed turned the 3.8L V6 into a dog in the vans from 2008 thru 2010. The 3.8L V6 was powerful with the 4 speed transmission in previous years and there is no fuel economy advantage from my personal experience with both. The 3.6L V6 handles the 6 speed better, but just imagine what the power would be like with the 4 speed. The solenoid pack was a more serviceable part on the 4 speed as well.
Stumbled on this comment. It's interesting. Your point is the 4 speed would have 1 less overdrive gear, thus more power?
@@kipamore The 6 speed may allow the engine to reach a higher top speed, but with in town driving it makes the 3.8L V6 engine a slug. The 4 speed was a better match for the 3.8L engines power and torque dynamic. The 3.6L is a higher revving engine so the 6 speed may be the best match for it, but maybe not. The 3.6L has never been mated to anything less than the 6 speed and now they are mated to 8 and 9 speed transmissions.
@@grawey77 Fun fact: the 62TE is really just a 41TE with a compounder. It’s actually an 8 speed, but two of the ratios are so close the it’s programmed to use one going up and the other going down.
Another fun fact: in the Promaster, users report that the new 9 speed NEVER shifts into 8th or 9th. Not surprising, since a 9500# van just isnt going to loaf along at 1400rpm.
I have a 2010 3.8 with the 62te, and have driven many vans with the 3.8 and even its little brother the 3.3 backed by the 41te and I totally agree with you. That 4 speed is just geared perfectly for those motors and the 6 speed besides shifting quick just doesnt have any advantages imo.
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DAVE. i have a 2009 chrysler town and country with the 3.8 V-6 engine and the 62TE 6 speed automatic transmission. it just went into limp mode and threw the PO76A code SOLENOID H MALFUNCTION. the engine and trans has 210.000 miles on them. i just changed the trans fluid and filter. not the converter fluid. i have tried everything to try and get it out of limp mode. nothing worked. will changing the solenoid pack cure this issue ? any info would be appreciated. thank you.
That 1st solenoid easier to get to usually fixes what u have going on hope that helps
Reset LVP counters. You’ll need a scanner
I have a 2016 caravan. I’m having the same problem. I’ve changed the solenoid that is above the trans control module and the filter and fluid and it’s still showing same code and stuck in limp mode. Any suggestions???
@@calebsmith6147 I have a 2011 dodge caravan turns On fine soon as I put it in gear it Boggs out an wants to shut off ima change the whole valve body and shift solenoid since I’m already there alone with filter. Did you change valve body ?
your direct clutch solenoid failed just swap solenoid pack and TCC solenoid youll be so happy. Had the same thing happen to me
Does the 2014 Grand Caravan have the same transmission as Ram Promaster 2500? 62TE 6 Speed
I was wondering if there are symptoms that would help you determine which solenoid TCC or EPC is causing a problem while the transmission is still in the car. Thanks in advance.
I m also curious to know about the symptoms when we should replace EPC vs TCC. In another video it was mentioned that TCC symptoms are Engine trying to stall or causes vibration when coming to stop but more details should be available so we can address the real issue instead of making a guess..
For an instance, my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan causes a little bit of jerk when I shift from "P" to "R" or "N" from "R", the problem is intermittent and I feel it harder when vehicle warms up. Vehicle drives smoothly otherwise so I believe it to be more of an electrical than mechanical problem but I couldn't find enough discussion on 62TE to isolate and fix the real issue
Go to the dealer and get them to check for current PCM software version. There was a flash for this issue.
I was a Chrysler tech for 5yrs.
P0740 will usually set for TCC issues. Shudder will be felt.
Can I take one of the individual solenoids out of another pack and replace it in the my own? Are all the NC "normally closed" solenoids the same in every pack? I only ask because there's a shop selling a used back with a bad Underdrive solenoid and they replaced the whole pack for the customer. I can save hundreds of dollars and a lot less work to simply take the cover off while in the car, and replace that one bad solenoid. As opposed to having to remove the whole valve body just to remove the whole pack...
I have a 2012 journey w this transmission. i got it replaced last year and it just went out again this year. it started off as slipping in 6th gear and gradually reached the point where it doesn’t shift past 3rd. can solenoid pack cause the issue or gears are just gone?
We are on the same boat ima thinking about junking jt there transmission 62te are trash I saw another guy said he’s gone thru 3😂
@@hiddenghost9200 yeah, i’m also having the dreaded rocker arm tick. it’s a terrible situation for me because i still pay a note on it and can’t trade it in at the moment.
What's the part number for the true EPC solenoid, every dealership I go to keeps telling me it's not available
Hi Amber, our friends at Transtar let us know that the part number for the solenoid is 132431. Hope that helps!
@TransmissionDigest will it make it trip the p01745 code on a 2009 chrysler town and country
Do you have any opinions on Amsoil trans fluids ? Thanks
just use what your manual says to use, you’ll void the warranty and risks running into issues using other fluid
It's safer to stick with a "true" ATF+4 regardless of what a company lists for compatibility. With how additives can impregante seals, gaskets, and surface material you're generally safer using the same "known value" fluid.
For the 62TE a good practice to ensure lifespan is a fluid change every 35-50k miles with a filter replacement every 2nd change.
P 0868 ?
I just got a code P0869 trans code and slipping in 2nd, and third. Did my research and ordered the solenoid pack and the outer solenoid. As soon as parts get here, going to replace these and hope this is a fix. What did you find for a code P0868?
@@dporrasxtremeLS3 EPC #132431
These transmissions are junk no one wants to work on them all they want to do is sell you a rebuilt transmission
They are not junk as you say. Reason is very simple if you understand what AAMCO stand for "All Automatic Must Come out" and that is no joke that is what stands for it's the only way they can make money there is no money to be made by fixing and if you are lucky maybe you can fix problems sometime but have no way to know what condition is inside. I got lucky by replacing solenoid pack once and it did work for 3 years but now I am rebuilding my self the whole transmission it's not that hard at least not for me.