Intermittent Transaxle Control Module DTC 36/52/54 (21-15-95)

Publication date: 1995-09-15
Reference number: 21-15-95

INTERMITTENT TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE DTC 36/52/54

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21-15-95, Date of Issue: September 15, 1995

INTERMITTENT TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 36, 52 OR 54

Model(s): 1995 Chrysler (AS) Town & Country

1995 Chrysler (ES) Voyager (European Market)

1995 Dodge (AS) Caravan

1995 Plymouth (AS) Voyager

1995-96 Chrysler (FJ) Sebring, (JA) Cirrus, (LH) Concorde, LHS, New Yorker

1995-96 Dodge (FJ) Avenger, (JA) Stratus, (LH) Intrepid

1995-96 Eagle (FJ) Talon

1996 Chrysler (NS) Town & Country

1996 Dodge (NS) Caravan

1996 Plymouth (NS) Voyager

Group: Transmission

Bulletin No.: 21-15-95

Date: September 15, 1995

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 41TE or 42LE transaxle that was built between September 1, 1994 and July 14, 1995 (transaxle identification code number XXX-2088-XXX thru XXX-2404-XXXX), refer to Fig 1 .

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Transaxle defaults into 2nd gear limp-in prior to reaching normal operating temperature. In most cases the transaxle returns to normal operation after a restart. Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code's (DTC's) 52 and/or 54 may or may not be accompanied with DTC 36.

DIAGNOSIS

The 2nd gear limp-in condition may or may not be repeatable. Use the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Scan Tool (DRB III) to check for the presence of DTC's 36, 52 and/or 54 in the TCM. If DTC's 36, 52 and/or 54 are found, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name	Qty.
4446620	Piston, 2-4 Accumulator (Aluminum)	1
4446544	Ring, Teflon Seal	2
4798233	Fluid, Mopar ATF-Type 7176	AR

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This bulletin involves replacing the plastic 2-4 accumulator piston and seal ring with an aluminum accumulator piston with two seal rings.

Using the procedures outlined in Section 21 of the appropriate service Manual, remove the transaxle valve body.
Remove the 2-4 accumulator retaining plate and the plastic accumulator piston.
Assemble the two teflon seal rings (P/N 4446544) on to the replacement aluminum piston (P/N 4446620).
Install the piston/seal ring assembly and retaining plate into the valve body.
Using the procedure outlined in Section 21 of the appropriate Service Manual, install the transaxle valve body, oil pan and adjust the transaxle fluid level.
Use the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Scan Tool (DRB III) to erase the (DTC's) in the TCM.

NOTE: 1996 NS vehicles may have a DTC 45 (Check Transmission System) stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and may illuminate the "Check Engine" light. On these 1996 NS vehicles, the DTC's in the TCM must be erased followed by the DTC's in the PCM to turn the "Check Engine" light off

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

LABOR OPERATION NO: 21-80-03-91

TIME ALLOWANCE: 1.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part

Fig 1: Transaxle Identification Code Number Location