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Why does my Jeep downshift when coming to a stop?

Why does my Jeep downshift when coming to a stop?

The vehicle is an 05 3.7 with 32,500 miles I have owned it for about a month and have had this issue since day one. The problem occurs when either coasting to a stop or braking coming to a stop. The transmission will downshift hard from 3-2 and sometimes 2-1 causing a small jerking of the jeep and occasionally a light clunk.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee shudder while driving?

Took the vehicle to the dealership to be looked at (checked out) but because they couldn’t get the vehicle to grind gears in reverse they said there was nothing they could do and had me pick up my vehicle. Also while driving it on one occasion I smelled a smell of electrical burning. Unknown where it is coming from on my vehicle.

When does the 3-2 shift start in a jeep?

The most noticeable is the 3-2 shift which happens around 20mph with the engine around 1000 rpm (under braking, not acceleration.) The revs will then jump up to 12-1500 rpm as if the transmission was downshifting prematurely. Around 50 percent of the time the shift is not noticeable, the rest is a mix somewhat noticeable, to downright alarming.

How to do high RPM upshift on Jeep Wrangler?

You can plug in your FlashCal or whatever programmer you have and see what settings it has for tire, gear etc. Click to expand… No codes, programming was done by a different dealership for the previous owner who had the 3.5″ AEV lift and 35’s done.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler shudder at 70 mph?

1) Between 45 – 70 Mph, the jeep will shudder/miss/wobble (something?) when maintaining a speed, especially up embankments. My word would be shudder. 2) The RPMs do not change a noticeable amount per the tach.

How can I tell if my Jeep Grand Cherokee is shifting?

Turn ignition key ON and OFF three times, finally leaving the key in the ON position. Leave the Overdrive Off Switch in the normal overdrive (ON) position. Immediately begin counting the number of flashes displayed by the Overdrive Off Switch indicator lamp. There will be two sets of flashes, separated by a pause.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee shudder when I put it in reverse?

When I put it in reverse, to pull out, the Jeep lurched violently forward colliding with the cement barrier. I took it to the dealership where they held on to my car for several weeks, refusing to disclose any information to me about the status of my vehicle.

What causes a shudder when accelerating from a stop?

5) ALL PCM, software, hardware, TSB updates have been applied, including the HEMI shudder issue. 6) When accelerating from a stop or just giving it hell, there is no weakness or shudder. 4) MDS harness replace – swinging in the dark, I believe.

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Ruth Doyle