@@Benjen-gt3dp it’s true. Let it warm up for 1-5 minutes. The engine warms up faster than the transmission. But if the transmission gives jump every time you change gear cold or hot weather, then your transmission is slipping and need asap fix
Lol. The reason it clunks into drive on cold start is pressure issues within the transmission due to wear and tear. Eventually, it will bang into R too on cold start. Then what are you going to do? No. Step #1 is monitor the PSI readings of the unit when cold. It should be in a range of 70-135 psi in P/N. It should be 230-260 psi in R. *This is the reason you have smoother engagement if you shift into R first then D* . You're basically working with double the required PSI. So engagement will be smoother... If the PSI is low, it should be addressed immediately. Low pressure with destroy the unit. The common culprit in these is a faulty oil pump, or turbine aka torque converter. Another common issue is a worn valve body or a failed solenoid, particularly the torque converter clutch solenoid, causing pressure bleed off. The third issue that causes pressure bleed off unfortunately requires deep disassembly, and at that point, you're looking at a rebuild. But, it's a worn bushing on the input shaft where the drum rides on. If PSI is within spec, and you still have harsh engagement into D, there is a relearn process you can do. The unit must not exceed 32°c (90° f), and requires you to shift it from N-D several times, over and over, until the clunk is gone. This can take anywhere from 10-15 cycles. Eventually, the TCU will adapt the correct line pressure for smoother engagement.
Many cars will do that if you just start them up and shift in gear! The engine is in high idle warming up as it was just started!!When the engine is idling that high naturally it would make a clunk when you drop it into gear!! Wait for the van to warm up or at least let the idle drop down before going!! Does anyone on here remember the old days of a carb engine? You would have to depress the gas pedal 3 times then hold down to crank? Then let it idle until the auto choke dropped it down or you did it by bumping the gas pedal...then it would drop down...some would even drop down a second time! I have a video on my channel showing this old type of engine on my old motorhome..a 454 Chevrolet engine on a 1982 Apollo class A....
there was a service bulletin for this. If you go to your dealership and pay for a Re-flash of the PCM/Transmission. there were a few other systems that had firmware updates as well. but the one for the transmission is the one that fixes the clunk.
@@nitashanamah9366 I don't. wouldn't take too long for you to find it though. If you go to the dealership and pay for the computer reflash job on it, it will fix the issue. most dealership sell a package of 5 reflashes for different components. ECU, trans, A/C etc. for me, it was night and day. the moment I put it into reverse after the reflash, there was NO clunk. oh, there was also a bulletin for the A/C system as well. it fixed some bug with the vents not opening correctly. hopefully it fixes the issue for you. Nice part is that it is not expensive as other repairs, I think mine topped out at like $100.
I have this very same issue with my 2014 Dodge Caravan but I figured out if I put slightly more pressure on the brake pedal when going into drive I no longer get the clunking into gear noise
My dodge journey clunks going into reverse and drive no mater what it has 27000 miles on it 62te trans is just a junk trans all together. Mine even shifts really clunky.
My ‘12 journey v6 does the same thing. Reverse or drive, I get the loud clunk. It blew the trans lines once already. I’m waiting for it to explode in a blaze of transmission fragments.
I have a 2013. They idle high on startup. Let it warm up and be careful not to slam shift it into drive. Its violent and has everyone wondering if the transmission is going to blow up. Not yet, but im not taking chances over 5 mins of warm up.
But it's BS that it even does this!! Why does it do it? How do you permanently fix it? It's annoying. Not to mention that it also clunks from 1st to 2nd gear and down during the same temps.
Well maybe you should let your van warm up before you dunk it into gear! My old Caravan clunks especially when you put it into Reverse. It also jerks a little when you put it in either Drive or Reverse.
@@Danewonder81 thank you for responding to me. Has the problem gotten worse or has it stayed the same? We just bought our 2013 this past weekend, and after owning it for two days, the clunk into drive started. It seems that this is common, but it would be nice to figure out how to fix it. Checking transmission fluid this weekend, and I might change depending on the fluid and how burnt/used it is. I also have read that if you reset the computer to factory setting that controls shift timing and almost everything else (it learns driving patterns and adjusts shifting and performance to driver), through a dealership it sometimes fixes the problem, if only for a couple months.
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No, let your RPMs idle down before taking off!
nobody believes you
@@Benjen-gt3dp it’s true. Let it warm up for 1-5 minutes. The engine warms up faster than the transmission. But if the transmission gives jump every time you change gear cold or hot weather, then your transmission is slipping and need asap fix
@@Benjen-gt3dpwell they should
That helps!
It will still do it trust me I know
Lol. The reason it clunks into drive on cold start is pressure issues within the transmission due to wear and tear. Eventually, it will bang into R too on cold start. Then what are you going to do?
No. Step #1 is monitor the PSI readings of the unit when cold. It should be in a range of 70-135 psi in P/N. It should be 230-260 psi in R. *This is the reason you have smoother engagement if you shift into R first then D* . You're basically working with double the required PSI. So engagement will be smoother...
If the PSI is low, it should be addressed immediately. Low pressure with destroy the unit. The common culprit in these is a faulty oil pump, or turbine aka torque converter. Another common issue is a worn valve body or a failed solenoid, particularly the torque converter clutch solenoid, causing pressure bleed off. The third issue that causes pressure bleed off unfortunately requires deep disassembly, and at that point, you're looking at a rebuild. But, it's a worn bushing on the input shaft where the drum rides on.
If PSI is within spec, and you still have harsh engagement into D, there is a relearn process you can do. The unit must not exceed 32°c (90° f), and requires you to shift it from N-D several times, over and over, until the clunk is gone. This can take anywhere from 10-15 cycles. Eventually, the TCU will adapt the correct line pressure for smoother engagement.
Generally a good practice to ease into each gear like this anyways. I’ve always done so with all my automatics.
Many cars will do that if you just start them up and shift in gear! The engine is in high idle warming up as it was just started!!When the engine is idling that high naturally it would make a clunk when you drop it into gear!! Wait for the van to warm up or at least let the idle drop down before going!! Does anyone on here remember the old days of a carb engine? You would have to depress the gas pedal 3 times then hold down to crank? Then let it idle until the auto choke dropped it down or you did it by bumping the gas pedal...then it would drop down...some would even drop down a second time! I have a video on my channel showing this old type of engine on my old motorhome..a 454 Chevrolet engine on a 1982 Apollo class A....
Thank you for sharing. I have a Dodge ram van 1988 similar problem. If I press the brake pedal down it helps
That's really not a "fix" it's a "workaround". Just for the naming.
So we need to do a little rain dance to get it to shift nicely ?
Make sure to stabilize your hand, that’s the Key……
It actually works
Needs new Motor mounts
It can be transmission and engine mounts
Orrrrr replace ur motor mounts and wait till the car warms up and starts idling normally instead of 900-1400 and don’t have that issue
MOTOR MOUNTS!!! 👍
Motor mounts ??? Way off on your diagnostic
Valve body
there was a service bulletin for this. If you go to your dealership and pay for a Re-flash of the PCM/Transmission. there were a few other systems that had firmware updates as well. but the one for the transmission is the one that fixes the clunk.
Do you have a copy of that Re-flash bulletin please
@@nitashanamah9366 I don't. wouldn't take too long for you to find it though. If you go to the dealership and pay for the computer reflash job on it, it will fix the issue. most dealership sell a package of 5 reflashes for different components. ECU, trans, A/C etc. for me, it was night and day. the moment I put it into reverse after the reflash, there was NO clunk. oh, there was also a bulletin for the A/C system as well. it fixed some bug with the vents not opening correctly. hopefully it fixes the issue for you. Nice part is that it is not expensive as other repairs, I think mine topped out at like $100.
Thank you for the tip.
i have the same problem. was thinking a bad shift solenoid
I have this very same issue with my 2014 Dodge Caravan but I figured out if I put slightly more pressure on the brake pedal when going into drive I no longer get the clunking into gear noise
Same here what was your problem?
Most likely hill if you put ebrake on it helps in the long run
Mine did once in a while , transmission fluid was low
Let it warm up problem solved I always let my 2017 warm up before setting off my 06 XC90 dose that to on a cold start
these caravan very reliable
Bad cv point will do this as well. Just fixed mine.
This happened on my 2013 bmw 328 putting in reverse does help why? I have no idea maybe warms up the transmission or gear box idk
Check your transmission fluid level.
My dodge journey clunks going into reverse and drive no mater what it has 27000 miles on it 62te trans is just a junk trans all together. Mine even shifts really clunky.
My ‘12 journey v6 does the same thing. Reverse or drive, I get the loud clunk. It blew the trans lines once already. I’m waiting for it to explode in a blaze of transmission fragments.
My ford explorer does this from time to time you gotta do kinda the same thing to get it to go into gear she's a 04 has a mind of its own!!!!!😂😂😂
Check your firewall engine mount, i bet its busted lol
I have a 2013. They idle high on startup. Let it warm up and be careful not to slam shift it into drive. Its violent and has everyone wondering if the transmission is going to blow up. Not yet, but im not taking chances over 5 mins of warm up.
Mine goes in smooth if you just “drop” it in gear. Going in sheepish confuses it and it bangs. Don’t be afraid of it. Pop Lock & Drop it, baby!
Let your ECU go into closed loop mode like it's suppose to before you drive, on any vehicle
Or...you can let it warmup and take it to your mechanic.
that saying, let it get to "operating temperature" means nothing, carry on
But it's BS that it even does this!! Why does it do it? How do you permanently fix it? It's annoying. Not to mention that it also clunks from 1st to 2nd gear and down during the same temps.
have you tried getting the vehicles computer re-flashed with updated software?
It’s a Chrysler product, and Chrysler products are made by Fiat these days. Enough said there… 😅
@@MasterJim2020so, it's basically a Fiat 5000 😂
@@FixItYerself BINGO 🤣
Hi guys i have the same issue any fix for this types problem
And now my transmission is Toast!
Lemme tell you. My 2014 did this. 2000 miles later of casual family driving and my trans blew up
They should’ve never removed the column mounted shifter. These look so weird.
My 2014 was doing the same. I took it to the dealer and they said it was doing that because the axles were defective.
😂
My family's Nissan Armada does the same thing putting it in drive
When I turn 16 I’m getting my mom’s 2006 dodge caravan car.
Bad motor mount actually.
Warm it up.
My grand Cherokee would stall in cold weather if I put it in reverse too soon. I let it warm up and move thru drive, neutral and park and it’d be fine
Well maybe you should let your van warm up before you dunk it into gear! My old Caravan clunks especially when you put it into Reverse. It also jerks a little when you put it in either Drive or Reverse.
Neutral drop is better !
Or just replace the trans valve in the oil pan.
I recently started having this issue on my 2011. Is this technique still working smoothly for you? Thanks!
If it had a column shifter it wouldn't clunk like that. Nobody asked for a dash shifter anyway.
I have this same problem
Or let ur car just warm up lol
Just let the dog going thing warm up first
May be low in trans fluid
I have a 2013 and it's give me the same problem, no one seems to know the issue. Anyone figure it out as yet ?
So we are having the same problem, did you find a solution yet?
@@dantaylor2630 no Taylor I didn't find out what the problem as yet .
@@Danewonder81 thank you for responding to me. Has the problem gotten worse or has it stayed the same? We just bought our 2013 this past weekend, and after owning it for two days, the clunk into drive started. It seems that this is common, but it would be nice to figure out how to fix it. Checking transmission fluid this weekend, and I might change depending on the fluid and how burnt/used it is. I also have read that if you reset the computer to factory setting that controls shift timing and almost everything else (it learns driving patterns and adjusts shifting and performance to driver), through a dealership it sometimes fixes the problem, if only for a couple months.
We have the same issue. Following
So not a fix, issues vary likely a sticking solinoid, low/old fluid excess play in chain...
I do ts on mine 😭
Bad cv joint, bad transmission or engine mount do all these
Doesn't show a "clunk".
How the top speed 200 on a minivan
Clunk...er
All dodge, Chrysler, jeep are trash
Not exactly a fix
grand caravan with 200 in the dash 🤔🤨
It’s kilometers
Je déteste cette marque de voiture je l ai acheté et j ai regretté Never j acheté des voitures américaines
Different isn’t a “fix” to anything
or.. just do not but one of those pos lmao
Simple Fix: buy another car that's not a dodge
That’s a truck