I drive a 2003 dodge grand caravan 3.0 engine front wheel...


I drive a 2003 dodge grand caravan 3.0 engine front wheel drive and when i get above 40 miles an hour and go to slow down it shifts down hard Mechanic's Assistant: How old is the transmission? Have you noticed any leaking?...

I drive a 2003 dodge grand caravan 3.0 engine front wheel drive and when i get above 40 miles an hour and go to slow down it shifts down hard Mechanic's Assistant: How old is the transmission? Have you noticed any leaking? Same that came with the van no leaking and recent filter and fluid change Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Grand Caravan yourself? What have you tried so far? No trying to find out whats wrong with it so i can get someone to fix it Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I was told that it could be a transmission solenoid or sensors going bad

Automotive Expert
Hi, I'm Greg (Indy-Tech). Welcome to JustAnswer. I'm reviewing your question now, and will post back with your reply ASAP. Rgds Greg.

Thank uJust textI hope i haven't wasted my money
Automotive Expert
Good, i can only text this was an option from JA we can use if needed. Is the check engine light ON when the engine is running or any other warning lights. Greg Greg

No engine or other light onAre we still connected?
Automotive Expert
Sorry, our power went out for a few minutes. Okay, when braking do you feel like the engine mounts could be bad like engine rock? To check: E [Brake](/topics-brake-dodge/) on the left foot on brake select D and rev up the engine and the R do the same have one check under the hood when you do this the engine should only very slightly rock if it rocks too much check engine mounts. Greg

Just had new motor mount installed
Automotive Expert
Okay, so just a hard downshift? Need to get hooked up to a scan tool and check for Malfunction codes as a bad input speed sensor will cause this issue. so first check for (TCM) transmission codes. Greg

Will do thank you
Automotive Expert
As soon as you have found codes then please get back to me. Greg

Thank u i sure will
Automotive Expert
Great have a good night. Greg

u as well
Automotive Expert
:-)

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