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Grinding noise when in gear

While in stop & go traffic (in the rain) van started pulling rhythmicly (like a tire had a bump or something). Pulled off at next exit to inspect - tires fine but started making grinding noise. Went away while driving to nearest gas station and came back when pulling in. Turned van off, noise faded (didn't go away immediately when engine shut off). Started engine, no noise, shift into gear (any reverse/drive...), noise comes back. Now car will not move. When in drive I apply pressure to gas pedal and it doesn't move. Checked oil & tranny fluid - both look fine (level and color).

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2008

SOURCE: car won't start wants to turn over but nothing.

sounds like you have a blown head gasket this would explain loss of coolant and running poorly excessive smoke.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 18, 2008

SOURCE: Car starts but it will not move.

try putting a plug-in magnetic heater on the transmission if you know in advance that it will be that cold. your fluid might be too thick to perform its hydraulic duties. maybe a new filter too, which is located inside the pan.

Curt Downs

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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2008

SOURCE: Oil Pressure light comes on....

The oil light should come on when the car stalls, this is normal. The stalling isn't, do u have a warranty thru the dealer u purchased it from? Most have at least a 30 day warranty. A 2004 should have included some type of warranty. U should bring it back, and they should correct the problem at no charge if u recently purchased it, and there is some sort of guarantee. Let me know if there is.

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Jim Goldsmith

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: 94 Chrysler Concorde Tranny Problems

Have your transmission oil filter changed;
it is located under the transmission pan
The oil is what makes the transmission shift
When you shut off the engine it stops the transmission pump then when you start up again the transmission shifts until the filter clogs again

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2003 chrysler sebring xl sedan 4 dr. 2.4

have not found the problem yet ---still looking --thanks

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