2017+ Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Reset: Improve those harsh shifts
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- I walk you through how to clear the adaptive programming in the ZF 9 speed transmissions used in 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica. Doing this periodically has greatly improved the shifting in my Chrysler Pacifica.
I believe the factory "adaptive" programming is too aggressive and has degrades shift quality over time. Clearing these adaptive parameters out gets you back to original shift parameters and smoother shifts. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I've watched most of your video on Pacifica. I have '18 Pacifica. Your video is the best. It's simple and straight. Big help man. Thanks again.
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 👍
Man I had this loud clunk noise from first to second gear on my 2017 Pacifica , I followed your resetting procedures and already put over 200 miles on it ... the noise is freakn gone !!!! Thank you so much !!!
God bless you and your family and have an awesome 2022 !!!
Glad it helped!!! Thank you for the blessing, I hope you and your family have a great 2022 also.
Has it come back yet?
Just tried it on my 2017 Pacifica, it is shifting great now. Thanks for the awesome video.
Awesome!
Just got my 2019 and havent made the first payment yet and was not a happy camper with the occasional harsh shifting. Came across this and tried it. SO MUCH BETTER! A big THANK YOU!
I’m glad I could help out in a small way 👍
I just watched this video and can't wait to try it on my 2018 Pacifica. I use my car to tow a utility trailer, and noticed the hard shifting after I began doing that. It makes sense that the transmission is trying to compensate for the extra weight, then gets out of whack when the weight is gone. Thanks so much for the tip.
You’re welcome, this should definitely help you out.
Thank you so much for this video! Dealer couldn't "recreate" the problem we were having and so far this seems to have worked for us!
Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I was so worried about that problem with my 2017 Pacifica. I did already and it’s working great. Thank you very much
Awesome, glad it helped 👍
Thank you so very much! I thought I was gonna have to get a brand new new transmission at the beginning of the year 2024. I stumbled upon this video by accident. Thank you again, my 2017 Pacifica is running like a brand new vehicle.
Awesome, great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 👍
This worked on my 2017 ram 1500 express. Can’t thank you enough for posting this!
You’re welcome.
Dude!!! Thanks for doing all the research and saving me a ton of time and money. Since we have the same vehicle, I'll be checking into your channel regularly.
Glad to help! Thanks for checking in, I'll keep sharing to help out all Pacifica owners.
Same here! Thank you!
I'm getting the throttle control sensor code popping up. Wondering if I should try to fix it or just take it to the shop
Hi, my digital speedometer is not accurate not same with the speedometer on the dash
Can't wait to do this on our 2017 Pacifica...exact same issues with intermittent hesitation in shifting at low speeds. THANK YOU THANK YOU! Do you also have the peeling paint on the front hood edge?
I appreciate this post buddy! I will be keeping an eye out for my 2019 Pacifica now and then I’ll know what to do.
Glad to help!
I can't wait to get our 2017 CP Limited back from the shop. Our shifter gave out completely and we also notice the hard shifts like so hard from 1st to 2nd to 3rd it feels like its coming out of the car lol. Thanks so much for posting this!!
You’re welcome, hopefully this helps.
This is absolutely mind blowing to me, I have tried everything, I have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica touring L with the same exact issue, I tried this and have driven over 500 miles and the problem disappeared completely and I had experienced this problem about 6-15 times DAILY driving to 0, thank you. Seriously.
I’m so glad to hear it helped you out. I know the dealers don’t have a fix but they could at least tell people about this reset. Or even Chrysler could send out a letter.
Amazing, thank you!! Saved the day on our road trip with our rented Pacifica.
Great to hear! I'm glad it helped, this seems to be a very common problem.
Wow thanks sooo much for posting this video. I’m so lucky to have stumbled on it. We thought our 2017 Pacifica transmission was on its way out with such heavy shifting clunks
You saved us a lot of grief and money because this is worked like a charm!!!
Awesome, glad to hear it helped!!!
@TheLawnEngineer wouldn't stepping on the gas pedal flood the engine
No, this is not a carbureted engine.
It worked perfectly on my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan!
Thank you so very much!
I'm a subscriber!
Awesome, thanks for throwing me a subscription.
Yes! thank you so much for this video. I am over 100k miles now in my 2015 Chrysler 200, and felt my shifting getting really harsh recently. I took it through an automatic wash and while it was rolling, I shifted from neutral to drive. when I turned the car off to vacuum, I was shocked and surprised to have my dashboard light up like a Christmas tree. Check light engine turned on with "CAN C BUS connection failure" and Transmission service Required error. My car was stuck in 4th gear until I turned it off for a few minutes. Once turned on again only the Check engine light was on, and would not shift out of 4th gear. I completed this step you have provided and all is working again. Check light turned off, and car is now shifting even smoother than before. I was about to take this car into service. I will keep an eye on it to see if the issues return, as I know I am over 100k miles and working on those maintenance steps already.
Thank you so much again!
Great to hear that this worked on your 200! Appreciate you checking in with your experience, it inspires me to keep trying to help. I know major car repairs can be financially ruinous especially now that prices are so out of control.
Thank you man
I did it on my 2018 pacifica
Feels like a new transmission
Solved the problem right away in first try
Awesome, glad to help!
Rarely do I take the time to comment on a video, but I'm too grateful not to in this case. I received a "shifter service" message after my battery died. I jumped my 2018 Pacifica and was headed to the mechanic to diagnose the shifter message, which seem to prevent my "P R N D L" lights to illuminate. I followed these reset instructions and those lights came back on. Thank you!
You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help.
Thanks for taking the time to check in; hopefully it can help someone with the same issue.
I tried this this morning and then drove 40 miles today, highway and city mix, no hard shifts or clunk at all!! Amazing!!! Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏
Awesome, I'm glad it improved things.
@@TheLawnEngineer Hey man I just wanted to thank you again for your tips I’ve driven it now for couple weeks, I have not had one transmission issue since your reset thanks a lot.
@@medjoolmaker great to hear!!!
Wish I'd found this video sooner. Thanks so much!
You’re welcome
Hey man! Just checked out your blog on the 17’ pacifica. DEFINITELY have answered questions ive been brainstorming on those rough/hard shifts randomly. About to go and reset my wifes van! 🤙
Glad I could help! Let me know if those shifts improve.
@@TheLawnEngineer hasnt missed shifts every since i reset it! Awesome help man
@@victorhutchinson7395 awesome, thanks for taking the time to let us all know how it worked.
Thank you so much. I bought my pacifica as an Import in Germany. So here in Europe, there is not much help for pacifica drivers. I thought my transmission is broke until i found your TH-cam Channel
I’m glad this was able to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience from Germany 🇩🇪
Magic! Thanks so much! The van runs perfectly again. No more hard shifts! :)
You’re welcome, glad to hear it worked 👍
Thank you for posting this. I have a 2019 Pacifica and I hate this predictive transmission. I had the dealership reset it once. What happens with mine is that the car does not want to accelerate. Last time I had this issue the dealership thoroughly checked over my car and cannot find anything wrong. Last resort was to reset the transmission. Once they did that everything was fine. That was about a year ago. Now I'm finding it needs to be reset again. I will give this a try with your instructions.
It’s frustrating, but at least this helps. Any luck with this reset?
FCA Corporate Secret about fix for clunky 2017 Pacifica transmissions, that’s why it’s not in the manual. Thanks for sharing this excellent and informative video with consumers.
Thanks for checking in, I hope this video continues to help people and save them some money!
Used this on my 2018 Chrysler 300 and my vehicle shifts a lot smoother. Thanks
You’re welcome, thanks for leaving a comment.
Thank you again, my wife has been complaining of the clunky shifting for months.
Glad to help
I test drove a 2017 Pacifica with the dealer sitting beside me. It did the HARD SHIFT several times during the drive. I told the dealer no thanks because the transmission
is going out. The dealer called me the next day and said they would pay for a new tranny or knock off the cost of a new tranny if I wanted to deal with it. I saw this video that night and went back to the dealer and did what was said here and went for another test drive. The transmission shifted perfect and has been for nearly a year.So because of this three minute fix I
got a great deal on a great van! THANKS
I have 2017 Pacifica. I just did the transmission reset. It has not hard shitted yet I drive it for about 20 miles so far. Thanks!😊😊😊
You're welcome, I'm glad it's helping. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Yo just tried it ony 17 pacifica I bought on Wednesday and it works! Thanks 😊
Awesome, I'm glad it worked.
Holy smokes, you are a legend. Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for the positive vibes.
I was so worried about my 2019 Chrysler Pacifica last night . I literally stopped driving for Uber in the middle of a surge because up to 5000 rpm I couldn’t get to 50 miles an hour and prior to that I was having huge jerk like kick when I started driving ( I felt like another car hit from behind ) and I had an engine light on too.
I did this before I went to bed .
This morning I started it run for 10 miles no issues and no engine light anymore .
30 miles no issues
45 miles no issues
It runs like nothing never happen .
It definitely work
Thank you for this valuable quick fix.
I'm glad that this was able to help you out! Please consider subscribing to my channel so we can get the word out to more people struggling with the same issue.
I had the same thing with the rpms.
@@alienprepper5918 Did this reset procedure improve things?
@@TheLawnEngineer yeah i think so. Im doing another reset as i type cuz it started acting up with the shifts again. Thanks again
@@alienprepper5918 its unfortunate that we have to do these resets but I’m glad it helps
I just did this to my Chrysler 200 I was getting really hard shifts in fifth gear You could even hear engaging noises I switched out the fluid with Valvoline max life. And did this reset it's done it a quite a few times but it seems like much better!
Glad this helped 👍
I’ve just tried this for a second time, first time didn’t seem to make a difference. We have a 17 Pacifica limited and the shifting isn’t awful yet, but it isn’t smooth. This issue started just under 30k miles, we are the original owners. So disappointed in this van. We’ve replaced both batteries too around 18k miles for almost 1k. I’m so tired of this stuff.
I appreciate you working out a solution, it’s clear that Chrysler doesn’t care.
Unfortunately batteries don’t last based on miles, it’s more time based. Automotive batteries are not made to the same specifications they use to, most of them don’t last no matter the auto manufacturer.
The transmission tuning is 100% on Chrysler, they should recall these vehicles.
I own a 2021 Pacifica FWD with the same issues. Only have 18000km on it. On top of this, we had one instance where the transmission was upshifting and downshifting repeatedly for 10 seconds trying to cruise at 38km/hr in a school zone. Took it to the dealership and they flashed the PCM last week. So far so good, but will have to wait and see. Good learning from your video for personal knowledge if it happens to me again!
Thanks for checking in, this information really helps others out, but I'm disappointed. I thought the new Transmission Control Unit that they started using in 2020 took care of this issue; I guess not.
@@TheLawnEngineer I feel like Chrysler won't do a recall until this issue causes a catastrophic failure to the transmission and an accident/injury/death. Until now, I don't think it has, so Chrysler has gotten away with just TSBs for the transmission. My '12 Dodge Journey had similar transmission software issues that was resolved at the Dealership for the life of the vehicle, but not sure why the Pacificas will continuously have this issue even after resetting the software.
@@apkakazai9611 yes, you are probably correct. It reminds me of the old sports saying “more games are lost than one.” If they could make a transmission computer that doesn’t make shifting terrible they would probably be a more successful company. Their overall product is decent taking a lose due to transmission controls.
Thanks after years and years its fixed .. Thanks budy 2017 Pacifica
Awesome, glad it worked! Thanks for checking in.
Thank you for this fix. My van was having terrible clunks for months. I had to do this reset three times in a month and then it completely stopped clunking on shifts. It then went six weeks before another hard shift. I am doing the reset again and I hope it goes another six weeks. This transmission is so disappointing but at least there’s an easy fix for now. 🤞🏻
Glad it helped. I am also resetting about once a month and have completely eliminated the big clunks.
It is amazing how widespread this issue is, should definitely be a recall.
@@TheLawnEngineer We have an 18 Touring L PLUS and it does this. Its sad that they don't recall this thing. 46k msrp with a junk program in the trans.
@@robertyanez4671 I completely agree. I think automotive journalism views recalls incorrectly. They ding reliability scores for recalls but I think auto makers should be rewarded for recalls. Recalls are a good thing for consumers, they admit there is a problem and fix it.
@@TheLawnEngineer So if you are resetting once a month, how do you know it is "working"? Our 2018 Pacifica has the same problem, but it is pretty rare so there isn't a regular "timing" between bad shifts. Just curious.... Thanks for this super helpful video, I am going to try it tonight on our van!!
@@patterbt the only way I know it’s working is by feel. I don’t drive the vehicle every day…maybe twice a week. I can notice the shifting getting sloppier over time and I reset now before it gets bad.
Thanks you sir. I just got my wife a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica from a car dealership. Is the 2nd day we had it It jerked really hard While driving it. Every couple of days it kept doing it. So I called the dealership and asked them to look at it. They wanted me to start paying an extra $250 a month Because The Warranty That came with the car didn't cover the Transmission fully. Only 20% of the Transmission is covered. How is only 20% of a transmission covered By the dealership . Lmao wtf! How the h*** is only 20% of the transmission covered by warranty. Anyways I researched it and found your video and sure enough my car runs fine again. Thanks a bunch. You have a new subscriber.
Wow, that's a new one...20% covered. I'm glad to hear that the reset has improved things for you. Also, thanks for the subscription and taking the time to check in.
Great video. I wasn't aware of the adaptive shifting programming. I actually had brought this into a dealership for a brake line issue and explained the transmission issue and they weren't able to reproduce anything and weren't aware of any issues. My wife and I often alternate which vehicles we drive, I wonder if that makes the algorithm get even more messed up due to the inconsistent driving styles.
Yes, switching drivers can make the shifting worse more quickly. Obviously, the programming/hardware isn't very good if this happens...most every vehicle is driven by more than one person. Anyway, this reset should help you mitigate the poor shifting.
Thanks for checking in!
Tried this on my 2018, and immediately fixed what I thought was a purely mechanical issue. Thank you! Let’s see how long this goes before having to reset it again.
Glad it helped! Unfortunately, I think many people are dealing with the same issue and have wasted a lot of money on it, nothing worse than thinking your trans. is going out (maybe engine).
@@TheLawnEngineer yeah..Dealerships are making money off of this too
@@alienprepper5918 Good point, the answer is usually money.
Any updates?
Thank you shit I almost lost my mind thought my trans was going 🙏🏽
I know the feeling, I'm glad I could help.
This works! Just did it on my Chrysler 200
Glad it helped 👍
it worked on a chrysler 300c as well
Thanks dude
Glad it helped
About to try it!
I hope it works for you !
Wow and I was about to spend over 2 grand on the tool to do it through the ECM. Thanks a million, my 2012 Chrysler 300 shifts like new and I’ve been having hard shifting problems for 2 years smh
Awesome, I’m glad this helped 👍
Thank you for the advice
You bet!
Very good video thanks
Glad you liked it
Wow thanks for tips. I will try and report back.
Catching up on old comments I haven’t responded too 😆
Fixed it! Thanks!
Awesome!
Thanks in advance, I'm about to head out to do this. How often do you repeat this "fix"?
I hope it helps you out! I reset about once a month.
Thank you! On the other side of the country and it wouldn't go into first. Fixed!
Glad to help👍
Thank you sooooo much!!!
Glad to help!
Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks for checking in.
Just did this, so far so good. Thank you! Do you happen to know anything about the power steering? Mine tends to stick at the 0100 position.. rather annoying.
Thank you. I don’t have any personal experience with the power steering.
Someone on here did say they were in the process of replacing the steering rack but didn’t say why.
Process at 1:50
thanks
Thanks man!
Happy to help!
Thanks for sharing I've experienced the same exact hard shifting issues. Dealership charged me to "update" the transmission software but the problem comes back again after a while. I will be trying this. Do you know if a new transmission control module (or aftermarket) is available that would fix this issue permanently? Instead of having to often reset the transmission?
I don't know of any replacement control that would get rid of this problem. I've thought about buying a replacement to test; however, I haven't wanted to spend the money and still have to do the reset. I talked to a local dealer about replacement and they didn't know if it would help or not.
Thanks for the video! Is this a one time reset or does it need to be done continually? Thanks!
You’re welcome. Unfortunately you have to repeat this reset on a routine basis. I explain in this video
Updated 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Reset: Fix those harsh shifts
th-cam.com/video/REgRcfIc6Z0/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Curious where you found this fix from? I've been searching for Pacifica manuals and engine DTCs and can't find much online :/
I found it deep in a forum…how to reset adaptations on a Bosch transmission control modules. I tried it on the Pacifica and it worked. I wasn’t expecting much but I was amazed at the difference it made.
I found the same fix in the pacforums from someone sharing it from their experience having done it in BMWs, so apparently it works on multiple makes/models. It does work for me but not for long.
Cool beans! would this work on the Chrysler 200 with the 9 speed transmission as well? I subscribed 😁
Yes it will, it has helped quite a few people with 200s.
Wonder if this process will also work for my 2019 Ram 1500? At first startup it would shift very hard from 1st to 2nd, then drive normally. Happens only on cold starts, but last night now it’s stuck on 2nd gear and can’t drive over 25-30mph. Saw some other comments that it’s now on limp mode? Wondering if resetting transmission might fix issue?
Resetting in this way will get you out of limp mode. Hopefully it will smooth out the shift too but there may be something else going on. I don’t hear about too many cases with the rwd transmissions.
Oooo I can’t wait to do this to my 2016 Chrysler 300s with 70k I just bought it 3 months ago and thats the first thing I noticed like I’ll get off the free way and I’m at like 20 miles per hour and it’s still in 6th gear or 7th. Or the worst thing is wen I first get in it in the morning and put it to drive just fuck shakes the whole car.
Let me know if this helps, thanks for checking in 👍
Does this have any change to the recalled software updates? Like will it delete the update if I have the latest firmware? Or it simply deletes the learned habits of the driver so to speak? Thanks. Much appreciated.
It will not affect the software updates, it only deletes the learning 👍
Thank you so much for the heads up. My ‘19 Pacifica definitely has abnormal shifts at low speeds, hoping this will solve it. So, do this reset every month or so?
Yes, about once a month
@@TheLawnEngineer Cool, thanks.
I have gotten a warning twice now when driving really slow in a parking lot that i need to put gear into drive to move vehicle. It seems like it suddenly thinks I'm in neutral even though i didn't do anything. It goes away when i put it into park and then back into drive. Could this be fixed by doing this reset? I've had my van for 5 years now and have always dealt with the hard shifting, but have only taken it in to be reset once when it was still covered under warranty.
This reset might fix your problem. The shifting parameters may have gotten so far out of range that the trans is getting stuck between gears.
There is a possibility that a sensor is going bad or shift solenoids but I would try this reset first.
We have a 2018 and have had this issue for a while. Just recently it threw a trans warning and check engine so I disconnected the battery and the trans warning went away but still had the check engine. Do you think the adaptiv would get so bad to throw a trans warning? and does disconnecting the battery for 5 minutes do the same as your fix? Any help is appreciated.
Sorry you are having trans issues.
The adaptive transmission will start shifting so bad it will throw a trans warning. Others have commented about the trans warning light and this reset making the light go out.
Thanks!
You’re awesome
I followed your instructions for the reset.. Unfortunately and maybe not coincidentally, the check engine light came on during the first drive following the reset. Any advice??
The poor shifting may have been masking another problem. I would get the code read at an auto parts store for free. They can give you some idea of what the root cause could be. Also let me know what the code is and I could suggest a few things.
Hi, thanks for your videos, Transmission reset was a big help! I have a 2017 Pacifica Limited with almost 200k now and the radio system is possessed. It has a mind of its own and cycles through different screens all on its own. Is this a known problem? I disconnected the battery to power down, did the "two button push" to soft reset, removed the fuse numerous times but nothing works. Any suggestions?
You’re welcome!
I haven’t come across that exact problem but it sounds like your screen is failing. Unfortunately these units do occasionally fail.
@@TheLawnEngineer So if I replace the screen it should be the fix?
Have you had any issues with the cv joints? I am about to replace mine now for the 3rd time in 2yrs
I did not have any CV joint issues.
Unfortunately it did not work for me. I went through this with my 2017 and my 2019 salesman promised me it was only happening on 2017models. I am now at 38K miles having the same issue with my 2019. I tried your quick fix in great hopes it would work. It might have eased it say 20% but that 15 mph jump/kick back is brutal. It was the perfect car for us, but I am trading it in today on a buick enclave.
This is very unfortunate. Thanks for checking in, hopefully your message here prevents others from going down the same road. Your experience reinforces that it's an issue with the entire generation.
Hi, recently purchased a 2017 Pacifica and I’ve experience the transmission jerk right around 14mph at the 1-2 shift . I’ve tried this reset numerous times even as recent as yesterday and it still did the same hard shift/ slam at 14mph again today. Anything else you would try and recommend here? Thanks in advance and love your channel!!!
Unfortunately the 14mph clunk will not go away, that was always present for me too. Because there are 9 gears I believe this is the 4-5 shift that engages the dog clutch. You can do some searching and find more information on forums.
It will get worse over time and this reset brings it down but haven’t found anyone who was able to eliminate it.
@@TheLawnEngineer ok thanks for this info! As unfortunate as it is, I guess if it not harming the transmission like you mentioned in your videos and it just an unfortunate quirk of the transmission, It is what it is. I’m sure Chrysler won’t cover it with the powertrain warranty if they all do this at some point. I have 60k miles and should probably do a trans fluid drain and fill soon anyway, but I doubt it will help this condition.
Just wondering, does it last or does it eventually get back to the clunky fifth gear, requiring another reset an a month or so?
Yes, you have to reset every month or so.
Chrysler Pacifica-Jeep Cherokee 948TE ZF 9 speed Transmission Reset: Fix those harsh shifts
th-cam.com/video/REgRcfIc6Z0/w-d-xo.html
we have owned the 2017 pacifica for about a month now. I experienced it twice today and once a couple weeks ago. When i accelerated from a stop. it seemed like it hesitated after it moved for a moment. Then it jerked forward...I also from time to time feel that hard jerk while driving. Do you think this will help with that?
Yes, you have described the problem exactly. This reset should improve things.
Same is happening to me. Mainly on turns after a full stop.
This fixed it! (Hope I’m not jinxing)
@@yayashdan I’ve been doing this reset for 1 year and it still works every time…I hope I’m not jinxing it 🥸
Damn! Was hoping you’d point out the ambient air temperature thingy.
Can you enlighten us on the ambient air temperature thingy?
Yeah……disregard. That question was for a completely different video where they were removing the front number. My apologies and thank you for the reply.
@@3seidel Ok, thanks for replying...I was scratching my head on this on 😀
Hi!I got the message Shifter service and I tried your trick and it worked a couple of months ago. I got the same message again and it is not working. Is there any message or noise during those 2 minutes I have to notice?when I release the gas pedal the lights are still on. Is it ok? Any help would be appreciated!!
Unfortunately there is no noise or visual indication that the reset of the transmission control module (TCM) was initiated. As long as you are cycling the ignition to "off" before releasing the gas pedal you should be good.
Also note, that this procedure clears the adaptions the TCM has made to return to the initial tuning, it will not clear all trouble codes. You will need a scan tool to clear the rouble codes. If you reset the TCM every couple of weeks you should be able to prevent the code from reappearing.
Would an alternative be unplugging the battery for a minute or two to reset the whole computer system?
No, unfortunately the parameters don’t clear with a power discharge. The only way to restore the base parameters is with a scan tool or this reset.
Great video, it definitely helps to reset my Chrysler 300, after about 2 weeks of driving it happens again. Has this happened to anyone else, if so what's a permanent fix
I have to reset about every 3 weeks, updated video here: th-cam.com/video/REgRcfIc6Z0/w-d-xo.html
I suppose a permanent fix would be an aftermarket tune, maybe this place: www.bgperformance.com/transmission-tuning/
2019 Honda Odyssey EX has ZF 9 speed as well. Does it work on Odyssey too? Thanks
Yes it should. Please give a try and let me know if it makes a difference, I can add Honda Odyssey keywords to help out those owners too!
I have 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager with 340k km on it and I think that in couple of years I will buy some Pacifica. Do you have any recommendations? I know that there are many people that complain about the quality and reliability of Chrysler vehicles. On the other hand I am sure that the car is very comfortable, the engine should be reliable and it feels luxury, what is your opinion on that? By the way thank you for very informative videos. I also saw your older video where you change the transmission fluid :)
Great question, we could talk for days about reliability. So far our Pacifica has been a great vehicle. I have experienced some rough shifting but I am mitigating with the reset and fluid changes I have outlined. From everything I have seen and experienced, the 3.6L is a great engine and ZF makes quality transmissions.
Most companies have some great vehicles and some clunkers in its fleet. In the Chrysler family, a Jeep Renegade is a lifted Fiat 500 with a different body...I would not recommend that vehicle. The Ram 1500s are a very reliable vehicle.
@@TheLawnEngineer Thank you for your opinion. Maybe I will risk buying some used Pacifica with ZF9 transmission and pray God it will last :)
I do not recommend crysler Pacifica . I having so many issues including transmission and electrical etc . My car has only 28000 miles . Better buy Kia or honda or Toyota .
I am seriously considering buying one of these over the next week, but I must say, that this issue has me wondering if others regret buying this car, or if it's so great in other areas that this is something worth dealing with. Also, if anyone has anything else I should know, I'd greatly appreciate it. This is a big purchase for me. I am not wealthy by any means, but I have an aging 100 lb dog (the love of my life) who can't jump in and out of my regular car anymore, so I need something low to the ground that's easy for him to get in and out of, and a minivan is the only thing I know of like that. This is the minivan I've always had my eye on. My dog certainly isn't the only reason I want it, but that is why the timing is crucial. TYIA
P. S. It sounds like you are an nothing short of a hero helping others with this remedy. It makes me feel a whole lot better knowing that I can do this. What an amazing and kind thing you're doing sharing this great info.
I really like the overall vehicle but I found out the transmission issue after buying. If I knew before purchasing, I would have likely gone with a Toyota. At this point it’s the devil I know and the remedy is pretty simple, reset about once month.
Also, thanks for the p.s. note it does keep me motivated to know that I’ve helped others. I fully understand that major vehicles problems can be financially ruinous for some families.
@@TheLawnEngineer for me, the best part of these minivans vs others is the stow and go for ALL seats. It's almost (or may actually be) too good to resist. Thank you for the reply, and you're very welcome. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm going to follow you now, just in case you learn of any other tricks, should I end up with a Pacifica of my own. No pressure, sincerely. 😉
@@nahaniyes the stow and go seats are a great feature 👍. I wish you well in the search for a nice reliable vehicle that fits your needs.
We have a 100+ lb dog also. We
Love the Sto-N-Go seats for the middle row captain’s chairs. We leave one down for our dog, and usually have his big dog bed there. It’s great for trips, as he can lay down, sit up, or even get to the back seat if he wants. When we get where we’re going, we can then pop the seats up and we can all ride together with family.
Just a great feature that no other van has. Our last Honda van required the heavy seats to be removed, and the floor wasn’t flat and smooth underneath (latches sticking up). We left them in the garage, which took up space. Then, when we got to our destination, we didn’t have seats for family to ride with us.
So, IMHO, the seats are a great selling point unmatched by others.
Worth it!
My 2019 Chrysler Pacifica occasionally gets stuck in accessory mode when I attempt to turn it off during cold weather. I find this situation quite frustrating. Is there anyone who can provide insight into the possible reasons behind this issue?
I’m sorry but I haven’t experienced this problem. Occasionally I would forget to shift into park before shutting off the engine but that’s probably not the problem.
Do you have a solution for 2015 Chrysler 200 jerking when accelerating?
I would try this transmission reset but it could be many things. Are you getting a check engine light?
in this video you say"break pedal" but in your 1 year review you go through the demo again and it's the "gas" or "throttle" pedal. does it
matter which one? thanks
Yes it does, do not touch the brake pedal.
Thanks so much for this video. Do you think it would work on the hybrid model? I have a 2019 hybrid Chrysler Pacifica. Had to replace the transmission.
Unfortunately, no. The hybrid has a complete different CVT so no shifting is required.
CVTs are notoriously unreliable, it even took Toyota many years to make theirs reliable.
@@TheLawnEngineer What do you think I should do? Sell it ASAP, or hope after the new transmission was put it, it should be reliable?
@@TheLawnEngineer would this be the equivalent to reset? th-cam.com/video/u1OQgQSl5NI/w-d-xo.html
@@mylounge9703 unfortunately not. The design and operation of a CVT doesn’t really benefit from the same reset as a conventional transmission. Also, there is a federal investigation into this transmission www.autoevolution.com/news/nhtsa-investigates-transmission-issue-affecting-chrysler-pacifica-phev-194678.html
@@mylounge9703 I guess that depends on the financials of the situation. Used prices have been up, I would check Carvana and Vroom sell values.
Is this the same way to check and change the fluid on Chrysler 200s?
Yes it is.
Would this work on a 2015 Chrysler 200s? Mine is in the shop for a service transmission and service park brake issue. They are telling me the transmission needs to be replaced
It does work to return to the stock tune without adaptations; however, it won’t fix a worn out transmission. It’s definitely worth a try, good luck 👍
@@TheLawnEngineer thanks, I'll try it. At least if it works well enough to get it to a dealer as a trade in.
Does this procedure working with chrysler 200 ?!
Looking to hearing from you
Yes, give it a try.
I wonder if this is necessary if you just replaced the battery? Would all of its learning be lost with a dead battery?
The TCM changes it’s parameters as it learns and these are retained even with electrical power loss. The TCM needs to be reset to return to the original parameters.
Wonder if it works on a 2015 grand Cherokee with the ZF 8 speed?
Yes, the procedure works on all newer vehicles with a Bosch transmission control module. I couldn't find anything online to confirm but I believe the Grand Cherokee with ZF 8 speed has a Bosch TCM.
I've had the same clunk and low speeds and now I've started having it at higher speeds. Usually happens when letting off the gas.
Hopefully this transmission control module reset helps you out.
Same issue with my car. Please let me know if you have the fix. Thanks.
@@etiennebisset5642 transmission control module was the fix.
Does taking off the batteries leads reset the transmission module as well?
Unfortunately it doesn’t. The parameters are written to memory and it needs a “reset command” to clear the memory.
It worked for as well but it starts acting weird after about a week or two that’s probably because I put on a lot of miles frequently
That is normal, have to continue to reset on regular basis. Thanks for checking in and sharing your experience.
My car shuts off before that 2 minutes is over. Does that mean it's not getting the full effect of this?
That’s normal, it doesn’t affect the reset.
When you let it sit for two minutes does that mean you can’t open the door or anything like that for the 2 minutes?
No, you can open the door, just don’t turn the ignition on in the 2 minutes
Will this work on a 2016 Chrysler 200?My PCM was currently updated with new software. I have jerks from here and there but not to bad .
Yes , this procedure will work on a 200. Let me know if it smooths things out for you.
@@TheLawnEngineer 😦 Wow thank you so much !!! It fixed the jerking problem ,it rides much smoother now when accelerating . I thought my transmission was bad.I’m so happy !!! Thank you
@@Will-us2uv awesome, glad it helped 👍
Typically setting off the engagement of the automatic e-brake by opening a door in gear is what starts a cycle of clunky shifting
Edit:. I've noticed if you try and take off before the car os fully on sets it into a spiral as we..
Great information, thanks 👍
When I go to turn mine off after the 10 seconds it starts the van. The only way it won’t start it is if I release the brake before I try to turn it off. Am I doing something wrong
Yes, you should never touch the brake pedal during the reset, only the gas pedal.
Hey can you reply with the link to the website who tunes this transmission.
www.bgperformance.com/transmission-tuning/
How do you know all this stuff?
Our Pacifica has had all these issues and it's good to know there's a resource before running it to the dealer every time
I’m glad you are getting some value out of my content.
I guess it’s from a youth of wrenching on cars and an education and career in mechanical engineering…oh yeah and living with a Pacifica 🙃
@@TheLawnEngineer the transmission reset worked like a charm. Was worried it was going out as it would be a heavy thud when we shifted and it's not doing that anymore.
@@stanimal032great to hear that the reset helped 👍