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Matt Macchiarolo · June 18th 06, 11:41 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,rec.autos.4x4

2000 auto was a Chrysler 999 three-speed.

> wrote in message
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> Yes it's a 5 speed automatic. The jeep will not move at all at this
> point.
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> Is it an automatic or 5 speed?
>>
>> 'Slipping' implies an automatic. Otherwise, slipping means a bad
>> clutch.
>>
>> The automatic's shift points are controlled by the throttle position
>> sensor up on the throttle body. I would recommend you pull it's plug
>> and use a spray contact cleaner to the socket and pins. They can look
>> clean, but a clean does them wonders. I am not sure where the
>> automatic's computer module is, but a clean of it's contacts can't hurt
>> either.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm not sure what happened. It started happening during this winter in
>> > Northern New Hampshire. On colder days it slipped more and more and
>> > eventually quit. I checked the fluid level and it was fine. I even
>> > had the fluid replaced and it continued to get worse. I drove it much
>> > in 4 wheel drive mode to help me in the snow. It's not the transfer
>> > case though, but the main transmission. Any ideas?
>> > Mike Romain wrote:
>> > > What did you do to the tranny? Fill it with water?
>> > >
>> > > It is unusual to hear about them trashed....
>> > >
>> > > Mike
>> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > >
>> > > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > Hello,
>> > > >
>> > > > I guess I have been running my 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4 too
>> > > > hard.
>> > > > I fried the transmission. Anyone know how much it costs to get it
>> > > > replaced/fixed? I live in the Boston, MA area. Anyone know of a
>> > > > cheap
>> > > > honest mechanic?
>