Patrick Fanucci Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I am having problems with the automatic transmission which does not deselect gears when slowing down. The car shudders and the engine cuts. When i select manual and decelerate through the gears this works fine. Was told that the problem is with the automatic gearbox. is this correct or can it be a computer issue? Garage have reset the diagnostics but it has not helped. any advice? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Welcome to the forum. What is the fluid level and condition? How many miles? Garage reset the diagnostics meaning the check engine light was on? What was the code? Edited February 25, 2016 by jkeaton rolly and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I am having problems with the automatic transmission which does not deselect gears when slowing down. The car shudders and the engine cuts. When i select manual and decelerate through the gears this works fine. Was told that the problem is with the automatic gearbox. is this correct or can it be a computer issue? Garage have reset the diagnostics but it has not helped. any advice? Maybe I don't understand what is going on here, but I believe this is normal behavior for the manual setting. Mine behaves this way, I think. While the computer will force an upshift when accelerating in manual mode to avoid RPM damage to the gearbox, it will not force a downshift when decelerating. That must be done manually. If you don't want to shift, just leave it in automatic mode. Peace. jkeaton, rolly and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hey Red, his car shudders and dies. Sounds like something with the converter not unlocking..... rolly, jkeaton and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 My thoughts exactly^^. The torque converter lock up clutch is not unlocking when it downshifts from OD. OhareFred, rolly and jkeaton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted February 26, 2016 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I am having problems with the automatic transmission which does not deselect gears when slowing down. The car shudders and the engine cuts. When i select manual and decelerate through the gears this works fine. Was told that the problem is with the automatic gearbox. is this correct or can it be a computer issue? Garage have reset the diagnostics but it has not helped. any advice? Hey Patrick, I am sorry to hear about your Journey’s recent condition. If you private message me the last eight characters of your VIN and contact info, including email and phone, I can forward your concern to our International Customer Care Team. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) The 2015 4 speed definitely automatically downshifts IF you get slow enough. If you come to a complete stop in "manual," it should downshift to 1 automatically. Mine won't downshift until I get below 20, and won't downshift from 3 to 2 until it's under 10-15, but it will happen automatically. *From the 2015 owner's manual: The transmission will automatically upshift when necessary to prevent engine over-speed. The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent lugging) and will display the current gear. The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated. Edited February 26, 2016 by bfurth jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyfella Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 hi sorry i dont think this is where i should post this ,but trying to find out about 2012 Journey R/T all wheel drive.When i'm sitting idle in park and put it into drive ,sometimes there is quite a harsh almost bang noise ,jolt,only does it sometimes ,sorry again if not right place to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyfella Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 anyone else have this happen and any idea what it might be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Keep your foot firmly on the brake when shifting between park and drive. See if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 hi sorry i dont think this is where i should post this ,but trying to find out about 2012 Journey R/T all wheel drive.When i'm sitting idle in park and put it into drive ,sometimes there is quite a harsh almost bang noise ,jolt,only does it sometimes ,sorry again if not right place to post Much posted occurrence , mine has done it occasionally since new and it appears from other posts that it is regarded as normal. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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