Joe wrote:
> "Dan C" > wrote in message
> news
>> On Tue, 01 May 2007 10:34:09 -0600, Joe wrote:
>>
>>> I have a '99 Grand Caravan, 3.8L, auto-stick on the column.
>>>
>>> Symptoms are as follows:
>>> -If I shift into auto-stick mode at any speed, there is no perceptible
>>> change anywhere--gear indicator stays on 'D', no change in gears, etc
>>> (this
>>> could be normal, as it has never worked so I'm not sure how it should
>>> behave
>>> when first engaged)
>>> -Once in auto-stick mode, clicking the up or down switch causes no
>>> perceptible change...gear indicator stays on 'D', the gears do not
>>> change
>>> -The overdrive button at the end of the shift lever also does not
>>> work--it
>>> does not disable overdrive at any speed
>>>
>>> My Chilton's guide has no auto-stick info at all, nor is it included
>>> in the
>>> wiring diagrams, so I'm not sure where to start--can't find a fuse or
>>> relay
>>> for auto-stick, and I don't know where the common failure points are.
>>>
>>> If anyone has any suggestions or info I'd be much obilged.
>>
>> Don't worry about it. The auto-stick is a joke and a waste, anyway,
>> especially on a Caravan. Leave it in "D" and worry about something that
>> actually matters.
>>
>> --
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>>
>
> Don't know about other models, but on this van the autostick is the only
> way to downshift. Driving in a mountainous area (we just moved to one)
> without being able to engine brake is just plain unsafe.

Agreed. I use it to down-shift on steep downhill grades all the time!