Electrical systems can be damaged on either vehicle. When the vehicle was put into reverse the consumer hear a noise. Also, it only grinds upshifting to 2nd gear. Chrysler introduced the Jeep Liberty in 2002. In addition, 100 percent ethylene-glycol freezes at -22°C -8°F.
To avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi- cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended. This issue only happens on an upshift to 2nd gear. Maximum protec- tion against freezing is provided with a 68 percent antifreeze concentration, which prevents freezing down to -67. These claims have not been sup- ported to the satisfaction of DaimlerChrysler and these additives must not be used. I feel the transmission oil pan rusting out and leaking caused the transmission blowout a month later. The problem is shifting to 2nd gear causes a nice grinding sound as it kicks back the stick in my hand.
Service manager, nick corey, recommended transmission flush. I'm going to use 75w140 full synthetic gear oil. Recently, I have been having an issue with the colder temperatures in the morning affecting my tranny. Downshifting from 3rd to 2nd is perfectly fine, and all other gears are smooth shifting when cold out. If engine does not start within 15 sec- onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool 15 min.
This in turn has made shifting quite smooth now but the issue still occurs. Computer has been reset and sensors have failed 3 times and replaced. Check your owners manual for the location of the reservoir for the clutch fluid. When cold I just can't change between 1st and 2nd and now also into 3rd until the Jeep has warmed up and even then, now the gears still stick when changing gears. Mopar௡ provides the best engineered products for servicing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. Con- sult the appropriate sections in this manual for the correct application of these lubricants. I have been dealing with this on a daily basis for over a month at least 3 times each day I have to put the vehicle in reverse.
Without water, additives form deposits in system. Regular maintenance of your automatic-transmission Jeep Liberty is important. Therefore it is important to use the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your Liberty's owner's manual. The following symbols indi- cate the highest quality. Yes, I just changed to Amsoil syncromesh about 1,000 miles ago now.
Some of our top Automatic Transmission Fluid product brands are , and. On June 19 the transmission would shift from first to second properly, then when it shifted from second to third, it would act like it was in neutral. A higher percentage will freeze at a warmer temperature. There were 3 people in the vehicle and one of the passengers in the back seat noticed that sparks were coming from underneath the vehicle. It's exactly the same symtoms I have in the morning and not getting better. Did not write up a work order. I have complained via the webpage at Jeep to no avail, this should be at least a recall on these vehicles.
There could be a slight seal leak in one of the cylinders, and the part of the clutch that contacts the fork may be failing to disengage the clutch completely. I was hoping that it would fix my issue, but it didn't. Your Liberty should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the transmission fluid level on the transmission fluid dipstick will not be accurate. Posted on Oct 20, 2009 oops do not just add fluid. Now if I wait 5 seconds or so in between the 1st to 2nd shift, all is fine. I can get a smooth shift when it's cold out if I rev to about 3000rpm and then shift, but I don't like to work the engine like that until it's up to operating temperature.
The increased temperature can result in engine detonation. Car has been in shop repeatedly for this issue and no dealership can fix it. The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and engine block. That leads me to think 2nd gear synchro? My manual gearbox actually gets stiffer in all gears after a long drive on a hot day. The contact stated that the driver was on a dirt road driving approximately 15 mph when she crossed over a creek.
If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your Liberty. The fluid must provide a high level of protection for the internal components by providing a lubricating film between adjacent metal components. When vehicle is put into reverse, it will move a few feet and then disengage as if in neutral. At some point between 45K and 50K miles noticed a clunk which can be felt and heard when vehicle is moving forward and downshifting to low gear. If it is just one it may be a mechanical lifter defect and it may need replacing.