Transmission Light

[02kj]

During my return from a NSW camping trip about 3mths ago I was towing the camper along some reasonably hilly hwy when I noticed a burning smell inside the cabin.... stopped a few times to investigate but could not locate the issue. Travelled on for approx 100km when the Transmission light appeared and has been on ever since.

Investigated the codes which indicated P-0700 code..

After returning home took it to my friendly mechanic who inspected the transmission and found nothing obvious and cleared the code.

Approx 500k later it came back on. Drove into Jeep dealership and was advised there was "a bit of junk in transmission oil causing low pressure, we cleared it, but if the light comes on again just have the transmission serviced"

Another couple of hundred K's and it was back on again. So had it serviced with oil & filters etc.

All good until the start of a recent LOST trip to West Kunderang and it was back on again.

I have since had it to a specialist Transmission shop who thinks it MIGHT be one of couple of things.
1. a metal side on the side of the transmision has blown loose enough to release pressure thus triggering the sensor
2. sensor block itself ($1000 + labour)
3. Torque Convertor issue which would need replacing
All unknown/confirmed until it is striped down and investigated.

Interestingly at the time there was a '02 3.7lte KJ (with far lower K's than mine)on the hoist, that arrived without 3rd or 4th gears - Item 1. above.

Bearing in mind that the car drives "as normal" all this time and therefore I have not made a decision of which way to go with this at the moment and open for any suggestions......Please

[Pipeliner]

I found it slightly eery that when I opened your post with its plea for suggestions, immediately underneath was a sponsored ad for a Cherokee (KK) Sport, $35,000 drive away.

Do you think the website is trying to tell you something?

[cmohr]

If you had burning smell, and a trans temp warning, could be a stuck solenoid pack, they do wear out, as do those pesky torque converters, blown seals and the like. leaking pressure so pver heating and burning the fluid, but the continued driving with that could cause more issues again, like the metal in the gears, just bad lubrication. I'm afraid, you will have to have the box pulled out for a check. I would suggest a Auto Transmission specialist for that task Greg, your auto has had a good innings though.

[02kj]

Originally Posted by Pipeliner

I found it slightly eery that when I opened your post with its plea for suggestions, immediately underneath was a sponsored ad for a Cherokee (KK) Sport, $35,000 drive away.

Do you think the website is trying to tell you something?

Naaah didn't get that advert. I had an ad for frequent flyer points to UK...that could be telling me something

I've booked the KJ in next Wednesday with "Mr Transmission" for the investigation and hopefully it won't $hurt$ too much........and yes I really can't complain about the good innings I've had with the auto or the engine.

[Dirt Pig]

While it's in for a rebuild, you may as well throw in an additional transmission cooler. (You do tow after all !!).

By the way, how many K's have you done on this one?

[KJ_andy]

Yes my trans cooler is going in on monday and Its most probably one of the cheapest add ons. The amount of benefit per buck, this mod kicks.

[02kj]

I installed a Mercedes Benz Trans Cooler last year before I travelled the Kimberleys'... and she's now at 261k (the KJ that is)