BROKE DOWN!! no first gear!?!?

**monty1269** · 06-25-2008, 11:33 AM

Nope! NOT mine! Buuuut....

A co-worker also has an '05 Magnum. He had just gotten off the highway, and came to a stop light. Light changed to green, and the car didnt go anywhere! In the VERY brief conversation I had with him...he said there was a high-pitched noise, and then nothing. Engine running fun...smooth..no problems... but it just wont go anywhere!

Any ideas??!? (until I get an update - tow-truck just showed up so he had to hang up the phone)

**bklynmag** · 06-25-2008, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by monty1269

Nope! NOT mine! Buuuut....

A co-worker also has an '05 Magnum. He had just gotten off the highway, and came to a stop light. Light changed to green, and the car didnt go anywhere! In the VERY brief conversation I had with him...he said there was a high-pitched noise, and then nothing. Engine running fun...smooth..no problems... but it just wont go anywhere!

Any ideas??!? (until I get an update - tow-truck just showed up so he had to hang up the phone)

Atleast it is an 05 so if it is the tranny and he hasn't passed 70,000K he should still be under the 7/70 drivetrain warranty (provided he is the original owner or had it transferred).

Hope it works out.

**Fargo59** · 06-25-2008, 12:51 PM

valve body clogging.

**Magnum375 Jr** · 06-25-2008, 01:12 PM

He couldn't autostick it to 2nd or 3rd?

**monty1269** · 06-25-2008, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by fargo59

valve body clogging.

Can you explain this a bit further?

**Flanman** · 06-25-2008, 01:26 PM

I had the same thing happen to me. The fluid had leaked out of a vent and gotten low enough that it basically went into limp mode where the trans "disconnects" itself from the engine.

**monty1269** · 06-25-2008, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Magnum375 Jr.

He couldn't autostick it to 2nd or 3rd?

Nope....

**monty1269** · 06-25-2008, 01:45 PM

Will the key-dance show a code for low trans. fluid??

**Flanman** · 06-25-2008, 02:04 PM

I don't know. It might. I would think some code would have to show up.

**Hemi31** · 06-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Sounds like he's low on fluid.If it's low enough for the pump to whine it's bad.Probably has the leaking o-ring and never noticed the puddles.

**bubbamagnum** · 06-25-2008, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Flanman

I had the same thing happen to me. The fluid had leaked out of a vent and gotten low enough that it basically went into limp mode where the trans "disconnects" itself from the engine.

Same thing that happened to me also

**rander** · 06-25-2008, 03:31 PM

gotta love the boards. Sounds like you guys nailed it.

**MikeEast** · 06-25-2008, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Hemi31

Sounds like he's low on fluid.If it's low enough for the pump to whine it's bad.Probably has the leaking o-ring and never noticed the puddles.

So, I wonder how cost-effective deleting the transmission dipstick has been? Good decision or bad?

I used to check my other cars everytime I checked the oil - I've never checked my Magnum.

If you never park where you could see the puddle - unpaved parking spot, etc, I can see never noticing it until it's tranny rebuild time.

I sure hope that's a warranty deal...

Mike

**ICLOSEM** · 06-25-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Hemi31

Sounds like he's low on fluid.If it's low enough for the pump to whine it's bad.Probably has the leaking o-ring and never noticed the puddles.

exactly what happend to me 2 weeks ago fluid was so low it went into a tranny limp mode. Shut it off started it and it was fine. I took it to the dealer right away and the fluid was low from the o ring leak

**monty1269** · 06-25-2008, 05:33 PM

I'm thinking the same thing too....He's gotten it to a dealer

, and hopefully they will see it as a TSB repair... I'll keep you guys posted, and thanks again for all the help!

More reasons to stay addicted to this forum!

Since some locals asked. - It's Maroone Dodge on Pines Blvd. - anyone know a tech there??