Location of the shift solenoid

1994 DODGE CARAVAN
160,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DODGEPODGE
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can the shift solenoid on a 41te transmission be checked either on or off the vehicle?
Nov 17, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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KOOLCADDY6
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On the car. what are the symptoms and do you have any codes?
Nov 17, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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DODGEPODGE
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symptoms include limp mode
Nov 21, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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DODGEPODGE
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I don't have a transmission scanner, so how can the shift solenoid be checked and tcm be checked with a vom ?
Nov 21, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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KOOLCADDY6
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Check the input and output sensors also check the connections at them... there has been many issues with them..does your speedometer work
Nov 21, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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DODGEPODGE
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checked connections at in,output sensors seem fine no corrosion.yes speedo works
Nov 22, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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KOOLCADDY6
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If u have a ohm meter check to see if the sensor has a open circuit
Nov 22, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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DODGEPODGE
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ok so which sensor
Nov 23, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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All of them you can find, you are looking for an open circuit in any of them.

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Nov 26, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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DODGEPODGE
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ok you didnt say specifically ?? what tests ??? so i tried this one. i crossed my arms and blinked my eyes. it didnt work so i blinked my eyes again. still didnt work. it always worked for i cant remember right now. so i tried cussing at it and that didnt work. what other swear words might i try ?
Nov 29, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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Hey Dodgepodge,

Like I dream of Jeannie, love it cant belive that didn't work. Here is a complete wiring diagram so help with all that blinking and swearing.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Nov 29, 2016 at 3:08 PM