Transmission Downshift harsh

[ptcignaboi]

Hi,

I was just wondering if it is normal for the downshift from second to first on an automatic tranny is rough on other PT's? I can feel the transmission downshift right as I am coming to a stop. Doesn't happen on every stop but does happen alot. Is this normal? I don't remember it doing that before as often as it does now. I read somewhere that they might need to zap the computer and reprogram it. Anyonw had this problem? Is it a problem? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[CREWZIN]

I have an 01 automatic and don't feel any ruff downshift into first before coming to a stop. About your reprogramming; that's done by the dealer on very early 01's. Anything built after about 8-00 doesn't need the dealer reprogram. What you can do is take the negative or positive battery cable off for a few minutes then re-attach it and go for a drive. it may stumble a bit at first while the computer re-learns the setting and of course you'll lose your pre-set radio stations. Once the car smooths out, drive normally with a little spiritied driving also. The computer will learn the proper settings and pick up new settings for any aftermarket mods you've added.

[BC4BigMac]

We have three Chrysler's with the 41TE automatic transmission and they all downshift rather harshly from second to first. Even our 2000 Town & Country van with the 3.3 engine does the same. Sometimes you don't feel it but you can most of the time. We've learned to live with it over time. Good luck.

03 Electric Blue PT Autostick

[bcme136]

http://www.ptcruiserclub.org/cgi-loc...nread#unre ad

[pingber]

Agreed with the previous note ... our Cruiser will occasionally (sp?) throw a harsh downshif fron 2 to 1, especially if braking on an uphill to a stop. Our brand new 2003 Caravan does ecactly the same thing.