Hi all, I am new to the forum, thanks for such a great resource.
I have been reading about the transmission issue posts for a few days now and can’t seem to find a post that has my symptoms.
I have a 2005 Renegade KJ 3.7L v6 Auto with 97000km (60200 miles), It does have the tow package with the mechanical fan. I have had this Jeep for around 5 years now with full service well looked after.
The transmission light comes on when driving in the hills for +- 30min (yes O/D is off). If driving on the beach, transmission light comes on in +- 10 min (tried using Gear 2 with O/D off in 4wd) this gave about 13 min before the light comes on).
It has just been for a service and driving normally highway, peak traffic etc. with no problem. The electric fan does work as I can hear it when its kicked on. The average temperature in Queensland Australia is 24deg – 33deg (75.2F – 91.4F).
The KJ is stock standard in every way, I am just about to do some upgrades like a 2.5 inch lift, JBA upper Control Arms, ARB Bar + Winch, Snorkel kit and Free Flow exhaust. (other recommendations would be greatly appreciated).
But the first thing I must get resolved is the Transmission over heating issue.
Thanks in advance for any advice / input.
I have been reading about the transmission issue posts for a few days now and can’t seem to find a post that has my symptoms.
I have a 2005 Renegade KJ 3.7L v6 Auto with 97000km (60200 miles), It does have the tow package with the mechanical fan. I have had this Jeep for around 5 years now with full service well looked after.
The transmission light comes on when driving in the hills for +- 30min (yes O/D is off). If driving on the beach, transmission light comes on in +- 10 min (tried using Gear 2 with O/D off in 4wd) this gave about 13 min before the light comes on).
It has just been for a service and driving normally highway, peak traffic etc. with no problem. The electric fan does work as I can hear it when its kicked on. The average temperature in Queensland Australia is 24deg – 33deg (75.2F – 91.4F).
The KJ is stock standard in every way, I am just about to do some upgrades like a 2.5 inch lift, JBA upper Control Arms, ARB Bar + Winch, Snorkel kit and Free Flow exhaust. (other recommendations would be greatly appreciated).
But the first thing I must get resolved is the Transmission over heating issue.
Thanks in advance for any advice / input.
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